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1. Wrote the final version of the Constitution.






2. WWll - 1941






3. The chief presiding officer of the HoR. The speaker is the most important party and House leader - can influence lefislative agenda - fate of individual pieces of legislation - and members positions with the House.






4. (law) The right and power to interpret and apply the law.






5. An agreement - between president and other country that is like treaty but doesn't require Congress agreement.






6. A Revolutionary War veteran who led a rebellion of farmers against tax collectors and the banks that were siezing their property.






7. % of votes to override a presidential veto






8. Allows the right to a legal representation in all felony cases.






9. A case brought by someone to help him or her and all others who are similarly situated.






10. Term of Senate/House






11. A symbol of the inability of the government to under the Articles of Confederation to maintain order.

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12. Regulation issued by the president that has the effect and formal status of legislation.






13. Congress because they're tied to the people.

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14. % of House that get reelected






15. The effort to oversee or to supervise how the executive branch carries out legislation.






16. One of the Civil War amendments; guaranteed equal protection and due process.






17. No arrest w/o probable cause - no improper searches and seizures.






18. Legislation that gives tangible benefits to constituents in several districts or states in the hope of winning their votes in return.






19. A government agency that operates like a business corporation - created to secure greater freedom of action and flexibility for a particular program.






20. No excessive bail and no cruel/unusual punishment.






21. Delegate - member of Congress acts on the express preference of his constituents. Trustee - member is more loosely tied to constituents and makes the decisions she thinks best.






22. First ten amendments to the US Constitution - ratified in 1971; ensure the rights and liberties to the people.






23. Congress has this power - only used twice.






24. In 1920 the 19th was ratified to give women the right to vote.






25. Not allowed.






26. A legal rule stating who is authorized to start a lawsuit.






27. The delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government).






28. A governmental agency that regulates businesses in the public interest.






29. Persuade people - power within his branch - and going public.






30. A rule that gov't action toward religion is permissible if it is secular in purpose. Separation of law and religion.

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31. Laws enacted by southern states following Reconstruction that discriminated against African American.






32. Makes gov't have heavy burden of proof to regulate & restrict speech.






33. Attended the Constitutional Convention and recorded the debate proceedings. Also contributed to the Federalist Papers.






34. Writer of the Declaration of Independence.






35. The branch of the United States government that is responsible for carrying out the laws.






36. President of the body at the Constitutional Convention.






37. Civil liberties are rights that individuals have against government. Among our civil liberties are the right to free expression - the right to worship (or not) as we choose - and the right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. Only the






38. Federal employees are elected/hired based on merit.






39. Legal requirement that the state must respect all of the legal rights that are owed to a person.






40. Gave an expansion of free speech. Money for candidates is a form of free speech by 1st amendment. Early 1970s.






41. President is obligated to make recommendations for Congress's consideration.






42. A survey of the origins and development of the political system in the United States from the colonial days to modern times with an emphasis on the Constitution - various political structures such as the legislative - executive - and judicial branche






43. The continuous holding of the floor by a party to prevent action. Needs 3/5 to end.






44. Most common job of Senators






45. A collection of essays expressing the political philosophy of the Founders and that were instrumental in bringing about the ratification of the Constitution.






46. Temp. committees whose members are appointed by SotH and officer of the Senate. They are charged with reaching compromise on legislation once it has been passed by the House. Determine what laws are passed.






47. The civil right to obtain a writ of habeas corpus as protection against illegal imprisonment.






48. An agency of the United States government that is created by an act of Congress and is independent of the executive departments.






49. An adviser to the court on some matter of law who is not a party to the case.






50. 1954 - stopped state from using race as a criterion of discrimination and gave national gov't the power to intervene.







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