The absence of any form of government is called ________.

A form of government where one person has unlimited power is called ________.

A form of government in which a single ruling party owns and controls all production and distribution of goods, and in which no private ownership is allowed is called ________.

A system of government in which political power resides with the people is called ________.

A form of autocracy where a military leader becomes the leader of a country often through violent means is called ________.

A form of government in which the power to govern lies directly in the hands of the people rather than through elected representatives is called ________.

The way a government is structured is called a ________.

A form of government headed by a king or queen who inherits the position, rules for life, and holds power that can range anywhere between limited to absolute is called ________.

A form of government in which a small group has total control and power is called ________.

A system of government in which the people elect representatives to make policies and laws for them, also known as a republic, is called ________.

A system of government in which the people elect representatives to make policies and laws for them, also known as a representative democracy, is called a ________.

An economic system in which the government owns the primary means of production is called ________.

A system of government where power is located with the independent states and there is little power in the central government is called ________.

A system of government where power is shared between a central government and states is called ________.

A system or organization for exercising authority over a body of people is called ________.

The head of a state government is called the ________.

A system of government where power lies with the legislative body and the leader of the country is part of the legislature is called ________.

The head of state, or leader, in a federal system is called the ________.

The head of state in a parliamentary system is called the ________.

A system of government where almost all power is located with the central government is called ________.

The power to hear appeals of cases which have been tried in lower courts is called ________.

The nation's military (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, National Guard and Navy) is called the ________.

A numbered chapter or section of a contract, treaty, or constitution is called an ________.

The power of the legislative branch to print money (coins and bills) for use is called ________.

Powers shared by the national, state, and/or local government are called ________.

The power of Congress to vote to go to war with another country is called ________.

The powers specifically named and assigned to the federal government or prohibited to be exercised by the states under the U.S. Constitution, also known as enumerated powers, are called _________?

The power of Congress to pass all laws they deem necessary and proper for carrying out its enumerated powers (also known as implied powers) is called the _________?

The powers specifically named and assigned to the federal government or prohibited to be exercised by the states under the U.S. Constitution, also known as delegated powers, are called _________?

The branch of government that enforces the laws made by the legislative branch is called the _________.

The power of the executive branch to decide on the United States' dealings with other countries in order to achieve national goals is called _________.

The movement of people from one country to another country is called _________.

To bring formal charges of wrongdoing against a public official (such as the U.S. President) is to _________.

Powers not written in the U.S. Constitution but are necessary and proper in order for the federal government to carry out the expressed powers; Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 gives Congress the power to do what it deems 'necessary and proper' to carry out the delegated powers. These are called _________.

The branch of government that interprets the laws made by the legislative branch is called the _________.

The branch of government that creates laws is called the _________.

Laws made by Congress that people from other countries must follow in order to become legal citizens of the United States are called _________.

What is the term for the following definition? The power of Congress to make laws that they need to carry out their enumerated powers.

What is the term for the following definition? The power of a court to be the first to hear a case on a specific topic; for the U.S. Supreme Court this involves cases involving conflicts between Congress and the president and in cases in which a state is a party.

What is the term for the following definition? The power of the U.S. President to choose members of his or her cabinet, ambassadors to other nations, and other officials in his or her administration.

What is the term for the following definition? To control, govern, or direct according to rule.

What is the term for the following definition? To buy and sell goods or services.

What is the term for the following definition? The national legislative body of the U.S., consisting of the Senate, or upper house, and the House of Representatives, or lower house.

What is the term for the following definition? The lower house of the U.S. Congress.

What is the term for the following definition? The upper house of the U.S. Congress.

What is the term for the following definition? The highest court of the United States; it sits at the top of the federal court system.

What is the term for the following definition? The powers specifically named and assigned to the federal government or prohibited to be exercised by the states under the U.S. Constitution, also known as delegated powers.

What is the term for the following definition? The organization through which political authority is exercised at the national level, government of the United States.

What is the term for the following definition? A system of government in which power is divided and shared between national, state, and local government.

What is the governing body of a municipality or county?

What are powers that are not granted to the federal government that belong to (are reserved to) the states and the people, see Tenth Amendment?

What is the organization through which political authority is exercised at the state level, government of a specific state?

What is the clause that states that the U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land, and that national laws are supreme over state laws, found in Article VI?

What is the final amendment in the Bill of Rights, which states: 'The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.'?

What is a change to the U.S. Constitution called?

What is a meeting to select a candidate or promote a policy called?

What does it mean to confirm by expressing consent, approval, or formal sanction?

What does it mean to officially cancel or overturn?

What does it mean to make a suggestion?

What is the term for not being in agreement with the U.S. Constitution?

What is legislation which has passed both houses of Congress in identical form, been signed into law by the president, or passed over his veto, therefore becoming law called?

What is a job or duty that is given to a person called?

What is the process of the Senate approving the president's choices for certain positions within the government called?

Fill in the blank: The term for having two chambers (e.g. the two houses of Congress, the Senate and the House of Representatives) is ________.

Fill in the blank: An idea being suggested to become a law is called a ________.

Fill in the blank: Persons appointed by a head of state to head executive departments of government and act as official advisers are called the ________.

Fill in the blank: A member of the governing body of a city is called a ________.

Fill in the blank: How representatives and senators are chosen for their assigned committees is called ________.

Fill in the blank: A temporary panel composed of House and Senate members, formed for the purpose of reconciling differences in legislation that has passed both chambers, is called a ________.

Fill in the blank: People public officials are elected to represent are called ________.

Fill in the blank: A formal statement from a court that orders someone to do or stop doing something is called a ________.

Fill in the blank: An order that comes from the U.S. President or a government agency and must be obeyed like a law is called a ________.

What is the term for 'self-government by citizens at the local level'?

What is the process called for how a proposed law ("bill") moves through Congress and the president in order to become a law?

What is the formal decision given by a court called?

What is the power of the U.S. courts to examine the laws or actions of the legislative and executive branches of the government and to determine whether such actions are consistent with the U.S. Constitution called?

What is the right and power for courts to interpret and apply the law called?

What is a rule established by government or other source of authority to regulate people's conduct or activities called?

What is the position where a Member of Congress is elected by the majority party to serve as the chief spokesperson for that party and to manage and schedule the business of either house called?

What is the political party with the most elected members called?

What is it called when the Senate may agree to any question by a majority of senators voting, if a quorum is present?

What is the head of government for a city, town or other municipality called?

What is the position where a member of Congress is elected by the minority party to serve as the chief spokesperson for the party and to support the majority party in managing and scheduling the business of either house called?

What is the political party second in number of elected members to the majority party called?

What is it called to suggest a person for a position or office?

A law enacted by a city or county affecting local affairs such as traffic, noise, and animal control is called a ________.

The formal act of forgiving someone or excusing a mistake is called a ________.

The person who presides over the Senate when the Vice President is not present is called the ________.

The power of the president to nominate persons to fill positions in the federal government is called ________.

The group of persons elected to manage local public schools is called the ________.

An office identified in Article I, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution; the leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, usually the highest ranking member of the majority party is called the ________.

A permanent committee established under the standing rules of both houses of Congress that focuses on specific subject areas (e.g. Special Committee on Aging) is called a ________.

People who are concerned with some particular issue or part of the government and who try to influence legislators to act in their favor are called ________.

A permanent committee that focuses on specific subject areas (e.g. Education and the Workforce Committee) is called a ________.

A member of the Florida House of Representatives (state representative) or Florida Senate (state senator) is called a ________.

A member of a state legislature (i.e. the Florida House of Representatives) is called a ________.

A member of a state legislature (i.e. the Florida Senate) is called a ________.