The Constitution - Section 3

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Fill in the blank: Executive agreements are __________ or compacts with foreign leaders or foreign governments.

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arrangements

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A political party is an organized group that seeks to win elections in order to influence the __________ of government.

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activities

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A cabinet is a group of advisers consisting of the heads of the __________ departments.

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executive

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Gridlock is the inability to govern effectively due to __________ of powers.

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separation

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Fill in the blank: The electoral college is a body of __________ people elected from the 50 states and the District of Columbia who elect the president and vice president.

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538

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The main idea is that the scope and impact of the Constitution have expanded as it has been put into practice, interpreted, and applied to new or changing __________ and political challenges.

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social

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The scope and application of the Constitution have expanded through which of the following?

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Judicial interpretation and amendments

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Examples of how the legislative branch has interpreted the Constitution.

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Passing civil rights legislation and creating federal agencies

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Why is judicial review often a controversial subject in politics?

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It allows courts to overturn laws passed by elected representatives.

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What is the relationship between a political party and its candidates?

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A political party selects and supports its candidates for elections.