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- 1. The higher chamber of U.S. congress, made up of 100 elected members (two per state). Members serve six year terms on a rotating election schedule.
- 3. A person who conducts activities aimed at influencing or swaying public officials and especially members of a legislative body.
- 4. This is the belief or preference of having a strong central/federal/national government. Anti-federalism is the belief in limiting the power of the federal government, and keeping more power within the states and/or individual citizens.
- 5. This branch of government is the branch that executes the laws. It’s comprised of thepresident, the vice president, their advisors, and all of the federal departments/agencies/commissions.
- 7. One of two major political parties in the United States, and it is conservative leaning. It’s recognized by the elephant symbol, the right direction, and the color red.
- 8. One of two major political parties in the United States, and it is liberal leaning. It’s recognized by the donkey symbol, the left direction, and the color blue.
- 10. A nation/state in which the supreme power rests in the body of citizens, entitled to vote, and is exercised by representatives chosen directly or indirectly by them.
- 12. Checks and _________ describes the system that allows each branch of a government to amend, override, or veto acts ofanother branch so as to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
- 14. Of or relating to being permitted by the constitution (the system of beliefs and laws that govern a country).
- 15. A particular and separate article, stipulation, or proviso in a treaty, bill, contract, or constitution.
- 18. The ___________ branch of government deals with courts, and interprets what is constitutional andunconstitutional. At the federal level, it’s comprised of district courts, appellate courts, and the Supreme Court.
- 19. In government and law, it’s an addition or alteration made to a constitution, statute, or legislative bill or resolution.
- 23. Political system by which a country or a community is administered and regulated.
- 24. The ________ of Representatives is the lower chamber of U.S. congress, made up of 435 elected members, divided among the 50 states in proportion to their total populations. Members of this chamber serve two year terms.
- 25. This is gained by meeting the legal requirements of a national, state, or local government. A citizen is a participatory member of a political community.
- 27. Also known as congress, this is the bicameral branch of government (comprising the House of Representatives and the Senate), which is primarily responsible for crafting and amending laws.
- 28. Believing in the value of established and traditional practices in politics and society (Britannica Dictionary). A political philosophy that focuses on low taxes, reduced government spending, and minimal government debt (Oxford Dictionary).
- 29. This is the right to vote, especially in a political election.
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- 1. This is the highest level of courts in the country. Verdicts cannot be appealed, all of their decisions are final. This court also has the final decision on whether a bill can become a law.
- 2. The Articles of _____________ was the original constitution of the US, ratified in 1781, which was replaced by the US Constitution in 1789. The states were given too much power, which made the federal government very weak.
- 6. Believing in personal freedom, and that society should change gradually so that money, property, and power are shared more fairly (Cambridge Dictionary).
- 9. The __________ College is a body of people representing the states of the US, who formally cast votes for the election of the president and vice president (determined by the number of federal legislators in that state).
- 11. Not capable of being taken away, denied, or transferred to another person or political entity.
- 13. The ______ of Rights is the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution, ratified in 1791 and guaranteeing some of our most basic rights, which anti-fed politicians were especially worried about securing.
- 16. An official power or right to refuse to accept or allow something. The president has the authority to do this to bills that make it to his/her desk.
- 17. Involving the agreement or cooperation of two political parties (usually Democratic & Republican), usually oppose each other's policies.
- 20. A form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly.
- 21. A political affiliation that means that you’re not registered with the Democratic or Republican parties. People with this affiliation might fall somewhere in the middle, or subscribe to one of the many “third parties.”
- 22. These are things that you are permitted to do or have by law. Many people consider rights to be “god-given.”
- 26. Separation of “church and state,” freedom of religion or belief and ensures that the government does not favor any particular religion or impose religion on its citizens.