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What is a federal system?
is both a political and philosophical concept that describes how power is given to governments.
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What does a constitution do?
provides the basic law of a body politic. The constitution defines the government, describes how it is organized.
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What is a democracy?
the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives.
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What is representative democracy?
a type of democracy in which the citizens delegate authority to elected representatives.
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What are the two major political parties in the United States?
The Republicans and Democrats.
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What is the main emphasis of capitalism?
conomic system in which investment in&ownership of the means of production
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What type of economy is found in most Communist countries?
Planned economy is an economic system in which the state directs the economy.
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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
In 1776 Thomas Jefferson was chosen by the committee to draft the Declaration of Independence.
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When did the Articles of Confederation went into effect?
November 15, 1777.
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What is an innerstate commerce?
the exchange or buying and selling of commodities on a large scale involving transportation from place to place.
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What were the issues that the Founders of the constitution compromised on that left a terrible burden?
November 15, 1777.
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What did the Antifederalists want before they accepted the Constitution?
freedom of movement between the states, amongst other declarations.
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What did the Antifederalists fear that from a result of a strong national government?
They feared that it would end up like the Greek & Roman Empires.
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Why did the Founders allow for constitutional amendments?
to ensure that new amendments could be made to suit the people of that age.
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How can a proposed amendment can be ratifited?
The Constitution spells out four paths for an amendment, all of which involve Congress and State Legislatures.
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What is the Bill of Rights?
the 1st 10 amendments to the US Constitution.
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What are the qualifications for election to the House of Representatives?
You must be at least 25 years of age, a citizen of the United States for at least seven years prior to election, a resident etc.
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What are the qualifications for election to the Senate?
Senate qualifications are you must be 30 years old or up, been a citizen for 9 years, a resident of the state you're representing.
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What are constituents?
a citizen who is represented in a government by officials for whom he or she votes
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What is a subpoena?
in law, an order to a witness to appear before a court; To testify under penalty.
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What is immunity?
the state of not being susceptible;
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What is an impoundment?
placing private property in the custody of an officer of the law.
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What are public bills?
a congressional or parliamentary bill involving the general interests of the people at large or of the whole community.
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What is the purpose of lobbyists?
a person who tries to influence legislation on behalf of a specialinterest;
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