30 Questions
What is the first step in the scientific method?
Ask a question
According to Duverger's law, what type of system typically results?
Two-party system
Which term refers to a psychological bond that ties a group of people together based on factors like language and religion?
Nation
Which theory asserts that democracies are unlikely to go to war with each other?
Democratic peace theory
According to John Locke, what is the main purpose of government?
To protect life, liberty, and property
Which organization involves two or more states working together for common interests?
NATO
In a Presidential system, who is the head of government?
President
Which article of the Constitution establishes the relationship between states?
Article 4
What clause in the Constitution resolves conflicts between state and federal laws?
Supremacy clause
What type of democracy is defined as rule by the people with free, fair, and competitive elections?
Liberal Democracy
In which system are the executive and legislative branches fused together, and the prime minister is elected firstly from the legislature?
Parliamentary system
Which intergovernmental organization is led by the U.S. and has partners like Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, and Turkey?
NATO
What is the purpose of the caucus system in Congress?
To allow House and Senate members to organize based on their ideologies or backgrounds
Which group in Congress consists of moderate Democrats?
Blue Dog Democrats
What does judicial review empower courts to do?
Challenge the constitutionality of acts of Congress
In which type of law does the government always act as a party in a legal case?
Criminal law
What is the burden of proof standard required in criminal cases?
Beyond a reasonable doubt
Which group in Congress represents conservative or establishment Republicans?
Republican Main Street Partnership
What is the purpose of the Civil Service Act?
To ensure that appointments and promotions are based on test scores and merit
Which principle of bureaucracy emphasizes that employees should have one direct supervisor?
Unity of command
What is the purpose of the 16th Amendment to the Constitution?
To give the federal government the power to tax income
In a Bicameral system, power is divided between which two entities?
House of Representatives and Senate
What is the main function of the Committees in the House of Representatives?
To oversee the executive branch and write legislation
What is the purpose of the Chevron deference in court proceedings?
To defer cases to agencies if deemed reasonable by judges
What is the purpose of the Senate in the U.S. legislative process?
To serve as the 'Brakes on legislation'
What is the role of committees in the U.S. legislative process?
To hammer out differences between the House and Senate
In the U.S. Congress, what formal power allows Congress to make new laws?
Drafting legislation
How can Congress check other branches of government?
By de-funding agencies and altering budgets
What is the process for impeaching a President in the United States?
House votes on impeachment charges, requiring a majority vote to proceed to trial in the Senate
What does gerrymandering involve?
Manipulating boundaries to favor one party or class
Test your knowledge on key concepts related to Federalism in the United States, including the division of powers between the central, state, and local governments, the significance of the 16th amendment, and the concept of Chevron deference. Explore the basics of bureaucracy and its role within the government system.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
