1. Constitution
3 Branches
Vocabulary
Mix Up
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2. These papers tried to influence support for the ratification of the Constitution
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3. Federalist Papers
100

4. Government department that promotes business worldwide
200

5. Department of Commerce
200

6. The two types of defamatory speech NOT protected by the First Amendment
300

7. Libel and slander
300

8. Votes needed from the States for the ratification of amendments
400

9. 3/4 votes
400

10. The reason why the government has the right to to put limitations on personal freedoms such as freedom of speech and assembly
500

11. To keep the peace
500

12. Who has the only power to declare war?
100

13. Congress
100

14. Power to confirm Cabinet members and Supreme Court Justices
200

15. The Senate
200

16. This Act limited the Presidents power to use military force
300

17. War Powers Act or Resolution
300

18. List the Presidential line of succession (top 3)
400

19. Vice President Speaker of the House President Pro Tempore
400

20. A Presidents impeachment trial would be held here
500

21. Senate
500

22. These groups support political candidates through money
100

23. Political Action Committees (PAC’s)
100

24. Strong support of an issue or candidate from the people is called this
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25. mandate
200

26. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates this
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27. The airwaves (TV and Radio)
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28. The sending of a criminal from one state to another is called
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29. extradition
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30. Recalls and referendums elections are what type of democracy
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31. Direct democracy
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32. Money used to finance public schools primarily comes from
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33. Property tax
100

34. ___ or lobbyists like the NRA, Sierra Club, PETA try to influence the vote in Congress
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35. Special interest groups
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36. Identify 2 sources that the government will choose from to select potential jurors
300

37. DMV taxes voter registration
300

38. Name of the two houses in the California State Legislature
400

39. State Assembly and State Senate
400

40. The main difference in a parliamentary system from the U.S. System
500

41. Prime Minister is elected by the legislative branch (Parliament)
500