A form of government in which the power of the people is limited by a constitution or a similar governing document.

An economic system in which private business operates in competition and largely free of state control.

A form of government in which representative democracy operates under the principles of liberalism, protecting the rights of the individual.

Bicameral legislature

A legislature with two houses or chambers, such as the US Congress.

To sign or give formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement, making it officially valid.

A political system where the legalized force is restricted through delegated and enumerated powers.

The principle that all people and institutions are subject to and accountable to law that is fairly applied and enforced.

An act of vesting the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government in separate bodies.

A system that allows each branch of a government to amend or veto acts of another branch to prevent any one branch from exerting too much power.

A constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body.

The doctrine under which legislative and executive actions are subject to review by the judiciary.

A system of government in which entities such as states or provinces share power with a national government.

A requirement for a proposal to gain a specified level of support which is greater than the threshold of one-half used for majority.

The action of revoking or annulling a law or congressional act.

An agreement between the president and another country that does not require Senate approval.

A group of advisors to the president, consisting of the heads of the executive departments.

A situation where there is difficulty passing laws due to evenly divided votes or conflicting interests.

A body of electors established by the United States Constitution to elect the president and vice president.

The people politicians have been elected to represent.

The process of distributing seats in a legislative body.

Funds allocated by a legislature for a specific purpose.

The process of charging a public official with misconduct.

The review, monitoring, and supervision of government activities.

The amount by which expenses exceed income or revenue.

Legal documents that require a person to testify or produce evidence.

Writ of habeas corpus

A court order demanding that a prisoner be brought before the court to determine if their detention is lawful.

Laws that make an act illegal retroactively.

The manipulation of electoral district boundaries for political advantage.

The presiding officer of the United States House of Representatives.

Proposed laws presented for approval to a legislative body.

A party official responsible for ensuring party discipline and attendance for votes.

An additional provision added to a bill or other measure under consideration.

A prolonged speech that obstructs progress in a legislative assembly.

A procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote.

The minimum number of members needed to conduct business in a legislative body.

A voting method in which each legislator's vote is recorded.

An indirect veto by the president by retaining the bill unsigned until it is too late for it to be dealt with during the legislative session.

Philosopher known for his ideas on natural rights and government by consent.

A document that limited the power of the king and established certain legal rights.

English Bill of Rights

An act that laid out certain basic civil rights for English nobles.

Author of "Common Sense," advocating for American independence.

Principal author of the Declaration of Independence.

Declaration of Independence

Document declaring the 13 American colonies independent from British rule.

Articles of Confederation

The first constitution of the United States, later replaced by the current Constitution.

Political Science Terms Flashcards

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Government

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The system or group of people governing an organized community, often a state.

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Sovereignty

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The authority of a state to govern itself or another state.

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Social contract theory

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The view that a person's moral and political obligations are dependent upon a contract or agreement among them to form the society in which they live.

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State

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A nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government.

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Monarchy

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A form of government with a monarch at the head.

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Dictatorship

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A form of government in which a single person or a small group possesses absolute power without effective constitutional limitations.

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Liberty

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The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views.

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