Government

Constit. arrangement in which sovereign states create a central gov't but limit its powers and don't give it direct authority over ppl.

Org. of ppl sharing a common interest or goal that seek to inflluence the making of public policy

charges against a pres. approved by a maj. of house of reps

gov't authority shared by national and st. gov't

improperly gather evidence may not be intorduced in a trial

ppl chose 2 cast ea. states vote in a pres. election. Each state can cast 1 vote for ea. senator and rep. it has.

signed opinion in which one or more justices disagree with the majority view.

rule of many

what occurs when the gov't in 1 year spends more $ than it takes in from taxes.

rights of the ppl 2 be treated w/out unreasonable or unconstit. differences.

lg. complex org. composed of appointed officials.

1st 10 amendments to the constit.

proposed law presented 2 a legislative body for consideration.

device boteres use 2 register a choice in an election

absense of all gov't

foreign born citizen or non-citizen

a change or addition 2 a constit. or law

system of overlapping the pwrs of the legis, exec, and jud. branch 2 permit each branch 2 check the actions of others

policy that requires most employers take positive steps 2 remedy the effects of past discrimination

pres. advisory body. traditionally made up of the heads of the exec. dept. & other officials

pwrs that are assumed from the expressed powers.

Clause in the Constitution (Article 4, Section 1) requiring each state to recognize the civil judgments rendered by the courts of the other states and to accept their public records and acts as valid.

Powers the Constitution specifically grants to one of the branches of the national government.

A belief that ultimate power resides in the people.

Domination of an industry by a single company that fixes prices and discourages competition; also, the company that dominates the industry by these means.

the right to vote

Domination of an industry by a single company that fixes prices and discourages competition; also, the company that dominates the industry by these means.

means of communication that are reaching the public, including newspapers and magazines, radio, television (broadcast, cable, and satellite), films, recordings, books, and electronic communication.

The residents of a congressional district or state.

Officer of the Senate selected by the majority party to act as chair in the absence of the vice president.

formal, public agreement between the United States and one or more nations that must be approved by two thirds of the Senate.

formal decision to reject a bill

A law that governs relationships between individuals and defines their legal rights.

A law that defines crimes against the public order.

In a criminal action, the person or party accused of an offense.

decision made by a higher court such as a circuit court of appeals or the Supreme Court that is binding on all other federal courts.

Established rules and regulations that restrain government officials.

State laws formerly pervasive throughout the South requiring public facilities and accommodations to be segregated by race; ruled unconstitutional.

General tax on sales transactions, sometimes exempting food and drugs.

power of courts 2 declare laws unconstit.

allows cong. 2 pass laws not enumerated in constit.

state power 2 enact laws promoting health, well being

belief that u can take part in gov't, they will listen

reasonable cause 4 search warrant or arrest

how ppl think or fell about certain things

minimum # of mem that must be present in cong. 2 conduct business

leaders make decisions by winning election

powers given 2 state gov't only

judge order 2 search

pres. of the u.s.

a legally recognized person

A head of state or officer in supreme command of a country's armed forces.

An agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.

general agreement

A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed.

A territorial division of some countries, forming the chief unit of local administration.

the act of removing/exiling a person

gov't ruled by one person who controls everything

A tax, such as income tax, that is levied on the income or profits of the person who pays it, rather than on goods or services.

$ or resources given from another country

writers of the constit.

a body of people who set and administer public policy

tax taken from a persons pay check

person not affliated with a political party

responsible for administration of justice

The official power to make legal decisions and judgments.

law making body

gov't where interference with peoples lives is limited

) 'Magna Carta' is document accepted by King John of England on June 15, 1215 which contains a series of laws establishing the rights of English barons and major landowners thereby limiting the authority of the King

holds substansal influence in politics

means of communication

densly populated urban core. businesses

king, queen. rules whole life chosen by heredity

system where two parties have chance to gain control of the gov't

being chosen, appointed

only one political party forms the gov't

act of forgiving

a tax levied against the amount of wages and salaries paid workers.

person who brings a case against another

list of objectives a new gov't wants to complete while in office

building where voting takes place.

vice president of the u.s.

any tax in which the rate increases as the amount subject to taxation increases.

Information, esp. of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.

a capital tax on property imposed by municipalities; based on the estimated value of the property.

making something valid by formally ratifying or confirming it

reallotment: a new apportionment (especially a new apportionment of congressional seats in the United States on the basis of census

the right to make a complaint to, or seek the assistance of, one's gov't

enrolling

imposed in such a manner that the tax rate decreases as the amount subject to taxation increases

a state of order in which events conform to the law.

The action or state of setting someone or something apart from other people or things or being set apart.

meeting of judicial body to conduct business

presiding officer of the house of reps

concerned with civil gov't. territory or political unit

A form on which a taxpayer makes an annual statement of income and personal circumstances

amount of time a public official can serve

not in accordance w/ the constit.

one's freedom to exercise one's rights as guaranteed under the laws of the country.