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62 Cards in this Set
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Seperation of powers and checks and balances |
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What check does the U.S. Senate have on the president? |
Refusing to confirm appointments |
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which principle does the U.S. Supreme Court apply when it declares an act of congress unconstitutional? |
Checks and balances |
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which basic principle of AmericanGovernment is John Adams describing in the statement? |
Separation of powers |
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which principal support Pres. Eisenhower's action to hold the US Supreme Court's decision in the public schools should be integrated? |
Constitutional government |
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which type of law makes him act a crime after it has been committed? |
Ex post facto |
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why is this statement significant? |
The constitution safeguards individual rights |
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what is the significance of the US Supreme Court opinion that words creating a " clear and present danger "are not protected by the First Amendment? |
The Constitution limits individaual rights |
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what constitutional safeguards is this passage describe? |
Habeas Corpus |
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what constitutional protections have resulted from these events? |
Constitutional protections |
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what political parties position is represented in the statement? |
Communist |
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in the modern political system, which issue often represents a basic disagreement between Republicans and Democrats? |
The responsibilities of government |
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what are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today? |
Democratic and Republican |
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which spending increase with the democratic party likely support? |
Eduaction |
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which parties candidates are these voters most likely to support? |
Republican |
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why is your friend correct? |
You are not a natural born citizen |
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which is a constitutional requirement to run for Congress? |
US citizen |
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Her experience working in government |
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which constitutional provision for bids conflict which means state and federal laws? |
Supremacy clause |
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which term below refers only to state governmental powers? |
Implied |
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what is an appropriate title for this diagram? |
Federalism |
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which statement describes a result of federalism? |
US citizens must follow state in national laws |
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which describes concurrent powers? |
The federal government shirt collars with the state governments |
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which is an example of the 10th amendment issue? |
Government oversee public schools |
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which constitutional principle justifies the actions described in the passage? |
Supremacy clause |
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requiring children to be vaccinated for entering school is an example of which power? |
Reserved |
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what constitutional relationship does the map illustrate? |
Concurrent powers |
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Who is responsible for breaking a tie vote between the two houses of the Florida legislature ? |
The lieutenant governor |
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how was the structure of Florida's government similar to the structure of the federal government? |
Both have a legislative branch with two chambers |
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what power do the Florida governor and US president have in common? |
Veto grant pardons chief executive four-year term |
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which choice best completes the last box in row one? |
City Council |
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based on the table, how has the legislative process been impacted by presidential vetoes? |
The presidents views are reflected in public policy |
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what is the next step in the lawmaking process? |
The bill goes to the Senate for action |
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which type of light is used to resolve disputes between Congress and the president? |
Constitutional |
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The Code of Hammurabi includes law focusing on contracts. What type of US a lot is based on the code of Hammurabi? |
civil |
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which situation would most likely lead to a civil case? |
A person breaks a leg at a friends house |
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based on the statement what type of case has the jury decided? |
Civil |
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Which list represents military law? |
Category C |
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According to the passage, which action to the US Supreme Court constitutional? |
The death penalty maybe imposed only on adults |
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Which option complete the trial process? |
Verdict |
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What power is held by the Florida Supreme Court and the US Supreme Court? |
Both courts may issue writs of habeas corpus |
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Which court heard the case? |
County Court |
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The court has the power of judicial review |
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The graph below describes appeals filed by type of apesl in the U.S. Courts of Appeals, 1990-2010 |
More civil cases are things filed without legal representation |
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Many Florida schools remain under desegregation orders as a result of which U.S. Supreme Court case? |
Brown v. Board of Education (1954) |
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What U.S. supreme Court decision could high school students use to defend their right to wear t-shirts with a skull-and-bones design on campus. |
Tinker v. Des Moines's (1964) |
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According to the reading above, what did the events at Central high school in Little Rock illustrate? |
That the Supreme Court decision by it self did not end public school segregation |
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Which principle was the focus of the US Supreme Court decision in Maranda versus Arizona(1966)? |
Self-incrimination |
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Which was the outcome of the US Supreme Court decision in Brown versus Board of Education(1954)? |
Public school districts that deny equal protection |
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Which U.S. Supreme Court decision addresses the need for public schools to balance students' rights with principals' responsibilities? |
Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) |
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Which US Supreme Court decision addresses the need for public schools to balance students is right principles responsibilities? |
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier (1988) |
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Juveniles accused of crimes continue to be afforded many of the same due process rights as adults as a result of which US Supreme Court case? |
In re Gault |
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Which part of the Florida Constitution protects individual rights? |
Declaration of Rights |
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Which statement describes a similarity between the Florida Constitution and the US Constitution? |
Both include an amendment process |
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Which title complete this table? |
Both include a Preamble |
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Which conclusion can be drawn from the headline? |
Florida and U.S.Government |
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Which level of government authority to raise an army? |
Citizens can be directly involved in policy making |
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Which level of government regulates drivers license? |
Federal |
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Which option is a shared obligation of federal, state, and local government? |
State |
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According to the statement, which power did Pres. Obama asked Congress to exercise? |
Constructing Roads and Highway |
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Which is the responsibility of state government? |
Lay and collect taxes |
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Which level of government provides the most services to citizens? |
local |