According to the U.S. Constitution, the national government must guarantee that every state government

has a republican structure.

Which of these is a common way to amend a state constitution?

The legislature purpose an amendment, and the voters approve it.

The Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth amendments protect

rights in the legal system.

Which of these is the defining characteristic of a federal system of government?

Power is divided between central and regional bodies.

Before a bill can be sent to the president, both chambers of Congress must vote to

Approve the same version

Which of these groups handles most of the detailed work of lawmaking In congress

Standing comitee

19th Amendment

Right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.

24th amendment

Eliminates poll taxes in all elections

Popular sovereignty

People have the power

10th amendment

All powers not listed in the U.S Constitution are given to the Amandmant States.

In a command economy, who decides how much to produce?

Governmental planners

Which kind of country is most likely to have a federal system of government?!

Large with diverse populations

Who can veto a bill

President

Where do all bills originate?

House of senate

What is a filibuster?

A prolonged speech given by a Senator or group of Senators in hopes to stop the passage of a bill.

What determines the number of seats in the Senate?

The number of seats depends on the number of states.

Why did the framers of the Constitution create three separate branches of government?

to keep any one group from gaining too much power

Which of these terms refers to the principle that people accused of a crime must be granted certain legal rights?

Due process

Which of these is the best definition of constituents?

residents of an electoral district represented by an elected official

How many years are Senators elected for?

6yrs

Constituents

a structural part or element that makes up a larger whole

What do the powers of oversight, confirmation, impeachment, ratification, override, and amendment have in common?

b. They help Congress check the power of the other two branches.

Which of these is a common feature of market economies?

production of high-quality goods and services

Which of these is a civil liberty protected by the Bill of Rights?

the right to religious freedom

Which of the following are examples of concurrent powers

collect taxes, regulates banks.

How can Congress override a presidential veto?

Congress must approve the bill again by a two-thirds vote in both chambers.

Which of these descriptions best defines gerrymandering?

drawing legislative district boundaries to give one group an advantage

A filibuster is prolonged speech given by a Senator or group of Senators in hopes to stop the passage of a bill.

True

How many members are in the the House of Representatives?

435

Which of the following is the oldest form of government still in use Today

Monarchy

"Life, liberty, and property ..." —John Locke "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness ..." —Declaration of Independence Both quotations list what our nation's founders believed to be

Natural rights

A conference committee is made up of members from both the

House and senate

Which of the following is NOT a type of commitee found in Congress?

Executive

In saying "The power of the speaker of the House is the power of scheduling," Tip O'Neill was referring chiefly to the speaker's power to do which of the following?

decide which bills will be debated and when

Which of these plays the largest role in interpreting the Bill of Rights?

The Supreme Court

Which of these units of government is most likely to regulate water systems, cemeteries, hospitals, sewers, fire protection services, and schools?

a special-purpose district

The Preamble to the Constitution lists which of the following?

purpose to be served by the Constitution

Who is the current (right now as of June 2021) Speaker of the House?

Nancy pelosi

The process of amending the Constitution involves both

the Congress and the states.