Government Systems Flashcard

Front

When there is a separation of powers, __________________________.

Back

power is distributed among three independent branches of government

Front

Article 1 establishes and discusses the __________________.

Back

Legislative Branch

Front

Which of the following is a concurrent power shared by the state and national government? Coining money, Power to collect and levy taxes, Conducting foreign relations, Declaring war

Back

Power to collect and levy taxes

Front

Winning by plurality means getting ________________ votes.

Back

the most

Front

Conservatives are also known as

Back

Republicans

Front

Blue States are considered

Back

Democrat

Front

How many electoral votes are needed to win the Presidency?

Back

270

Front

What is the function of the House of Representatives when it comes to impeachment?

Back

Bring formal charges against

Front

Why are political parties important to the organization of Congress?

Back

Leadership positions are based on party affiliation.

Front

Whose job is it to select a President when neither candidate has received a majority of electoral votes?

Back

House of Representatives