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1. Constitutional powers that are assigned to one governmental agency but that are exercised by another agency with the express permission of the first.






2. Who formalized the political science curriculum in the United States?






3. High-ranking military officers who represent the Navy - Army - Air Force and Marines. They assist the civilian leaders of the Department of Defense-advise the president on security matters.






4. Address banking problems and Americas Central Bank.






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






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






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






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






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






10. What document was heavily influenced by Locke's philosophies?






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






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






14. 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.






15. The power to appoint high-ranking officials.

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16. 30 minutes.






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






18. A practice whereby agreements are made between legislators in voting for or against a bill; vote trading.






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

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






21. Courts usurp authority and make law rather than interpret constitution (otherwise known as judicial activism).






22. 1965 - state forbid the use of contraceptive between married couples. Supreme court overturned the decision.






23. A practice in which banks refure to make loans to people living in certain geographic locations.






24. 13th - abolished slavery. 14th - guaranteed equal protection and due process. 15th - guarenteed voting rights for African American men.






25. 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






26. The 1780s in the United States - maked by internal conflict. The economy deteriorated as individual states printed their own currencies - taxed the products of their neighbors - and ignored foreign trade agreements. Inflation soared - small farmers l






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






28. Save Our State - 1994 - Prohibit illegal aliens from using health care - public education - and other social services in the U.S. State of California.






29. 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.






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






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






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






33. Implemented following the successful revolt of the British colonies in North America against imperial rule - the articles served as the national government from 1781-1787.






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






35. Not allowed.






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






37. A system in which the president submits the name of a candidate for judicial appointment to the senators from the candidate's state before formally submitting it for full senate approval.






38. Interstate Commerce Commission 1887. Created over railroad problems.






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






40. Law should not punish speech unless there was a clear and present danger of producing harmful actions






41. Term of Senate/House






42. Writer of the Declaration of Independence.






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






44. A claim by a victorious candidate that the electorate has given him or her special authority to carry out promises made during the campaign.






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






46. An effort by a gov't agency to block the publication of material it deems libelous or harmful in some other way; censorship.






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






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






49. Gave equal right to black people covering voting - employment - public accommodation - and educations.






50. de jure - 'by law'. Legally enforced practices - such as school segregation in the South before the 1960s. De facto - 'by fact'. Practices that occur even when there is no legal enforcement - such as school segregation in much of the US today.






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