American Government Exam 1

System of government in which the populace selects representatives, who play a significant role in governmental decision making.

The principle that allows the national government to override state or local actions in certain policy areas.

The right to vote.

Conflict over the leadership, structure, and policies of governments.

The division of governmental power among several institutions that must cooperate in decision making.

Broadly shared values, beliefs, and attitudes about how the government should function.

Having a legislative assembly composed of one chamber or house.

Mechanism through which each branch of government is able to participate and influence the activities of other branches.

A form of government in which a small group-nlandowners, military officers, or wealthy merchants controls most of the governing decisions.

Having a legislative assembly composed of two chambers or houses.

The power of the courts to review and declare actions of the legislative and executive branches invalid or unconstitutional.

A principle of democracy in which political authority rests ultimately in the hands of the people.

The right to participate in politics equally, based on the principle of “one person, one vote”.

Institutions and procedures through which a territory and its people are ruled.

Authority possessed by both the state and national government.