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

judicial review

means "let the decision stand"

stare decisis

disagreements between their governments are resolved in
A federal courts

state governments

cases that can be heard in either state or federal courts

concurrent jurisdiction

prevents a group of nations from trading with a target nation

embargo

completely unrelated additions to a bill

riders

ends a filibuster

cloture

police must explain why they are holding a prisoner

writ of habeas corpus

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

Lobbyists

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

Filibustering

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

select

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

precedent

____________law is exclusively under federal jurisdiction.

Maritime

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

exclusive

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

brief

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

federal budget

Which is an example of a government corporation?

the United States Postal Service

.

a plan for dealing with other nations

foreign policy

issued by the president and has the force of law

executive order

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 _______________________________

anticipated end of the Civil War

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

Council on Environmental Quality

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

the United States has an obligation to civilize other nations of the world.