Civics Unit 2 Form A Flashcards

concept allowing the Supreme Court to examine if a law jurisdiction is constitutional

means "let the decision stand"

disagreements between their governments are resolved in
A federal courts

cases that can be heard in either state or federal courts

prevents a group of nations from trading with a target nation

completely unrelated additions to a bill

ends a filibuster

police must explain why they are holding a prisoner

__________are sometimes hired by private groups to represent their point of view and influence government decision makers.

__________is the tactic of delaying a vote to force a bill's sponsor to withdraw the measure.

Which type of committee exists for a limited period of time in order to perform a specific job?

A previous case offering guidance to other judges hearing similar cases is called a _________________________

____________law is exclusively under federal jurisdiction.

Which type of jurisdiction indicates that only federal courts can hear and decide federal cases?

A __________ is a written document explaining one side's position on a case.

The _________ defines the administration's plans for the coming year.

Which is an example of a government corporation?

The order of succession to the presidency provides that the

__________________stands after the vice president in succession.

a plan for dealing with other nations

issued by the president and has the force of law

In the famous last paragraph of his Second Inaugural Address in 1865, President Lincoln looked forward to the reconstruction of America to come after the _______________________________

Which EOP would probably have the most input on issues involving air and water pollution?

Office of Science and Technology or Council on Environmental Quality

President John Quincy Adams delivered a message to Congress outlining ideas for national development suggesting that _____________________________________________________