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Federalism
Mixed mode of federal and regional (state/county/city) government.
Lobby/Lobbyist
A group of people seeking to influence politicians or public officials on a particular issue. They
cannot lobby on the floor of Congress.
Monopoly
Exclusive possession/control of the supply or trade in a commodity or service, i.e. QT cannot
own ALL gas stations.
Popular Sovereignty
Authority of a state and its government is created and sustained by the consent of its people; self-
governance as a nation.
Electoral College
A body of people representing each state, who formally cast votes for the election of the
president and vice president.
Checks and Balances
Counterbalancing influences, ensuring that political power is not concentrated by any one branch
of government.
Referendum
,General vote by the electorate on a single political question.
Enactment
Process of passing legislation.
Revenue
Money raised through government taxes.
Separation of Powers
Division of government into three branches of power: judicial, legislative, and executive.
What is the judicial branch?
A system of federal courts and judges that interprets laws made by the legislative branch and
enforced by the executive branch.
What is the Supreme Court and its membership?
The Supreme Court is made up nine justices and is the highest court in the United States. The US
Judicial Branch consists of the Chief Justice of the United States and currently eight associate
justices.
What is a Superior Court?
A state trial court of general jurisdiction with power to hear and decide any civil or criminal
action which is not specially designated to be heard in some other courts.
Lower Court
, Also known as limited jurisdiction court, they exist only as mere administrative subdivisions of
the superior courts. These are often restricted to civil cases involving monetary amounts with a
specific limit, or criminal cases involving offenses of a less serious nature. These include
municipal courts, traffic courts, and justice of the peace courts.
Term of office for Supreme Court of Justice and all federal judges?
Life
What is the minimum number of justices needed for the Judicial Branch?
6 (A Chief Justice and 5 associate justices)
What is a court of record?
A trial or appellate court in which a record of the proceedings is captured and preserved, for the
possibility of appeal.
Under what circumstances does a judicial officer forfeit his office?
If he leaves the state more than 60 days without an extended leave of absence.
What is the Judiciary Act?
The Judiciary Act of 1789 established the structure and jurisdiction of the federal court system
and created the position of attorney general.
Rule of Law
All people are subject to the law - including officials.
Pardon
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Federalism
Mixed mode of federal and regional (state/county/city) government.
Lobby/Lobbyist
A group of people seeking to influence politicians or public officials on a particular issue. They
cannot lobby on the floor of Congress.
Monopoly
Exclusive possession/control of the supply or trade in a commodity or service, i.e. QT cannot
own ALL gas stations.
Popular Sovereignty
Authority of a state and its government is created and sustained by the consent of its people; self-
governance as a nation.
Electoral College
A body of people representing each state, who formally cast votes for the election of the
president and vice president.
Checks and Balances
Counterbalancing influences, ensuring that political power is not concentrated by any one branch
of government.
Referendum
,General vote by the electorate on a single political question.
Enactment
Process of passing legislation.
Revenue
Money raised through government taxes.
Separation of Powers
Division of government into three branches of power: judicial, legislative, and executive.
What is the judicial branch?
A system of federal courts and judges that interprets laws made by the legislative branch and
enforced by the executive branch.
What is the Supreme Court and its membership?
The Supreme Court is made up nine justices and is the highest court in the United States. The US
Judicial Branch consists of the Chief Justice of the United States and currently eight associate
justices.
What is a Superior Court?
A state trial court of general jurisdiction with power to hear and decide any civil or criminal
action which is not specially designated to be heard in some other courts.
Lower Court
, Also known as limited jurisdiction court, they exist only as mere administrative subdivisions of
the superior courts. These are often restricted to civil cases involving monetary amounts with a
specific limit, or criminal cases involving offenses of a less serious nature. These include
municipal courts, traffic courts, and justice of the peace courts.
Term of office for Supreme Court of Justice and all federal judges?
Life
What is the minimum number of justices needed for the Judicial Branch?
6 (A Chief Justice and 5 associate justices)
What is a court of record?
A trial or appellate court in which a record of the proceedings is captured and preserved, for the
possibility of appeal.
Under what circumstances does a judicial officer forfeit his office?
If he leaves the state more than 60 days without an extended leave of absence.
What is the Judiciary Act?
The Judiciary Act of 1789 established the structure and jurisdiction of the federal court system
and created the position of attorney general.
Rule of Law
All people are subject to the law - including officials.
Pardon
