Practice Flashcards: A-Level Politics: US Government Compared | Zestly

Question 1

Codified constitution

Accepted Answer

A single document that outlines the fundamental laws and principles of a state. The common mistake is thinking that a codified constitution is automatically more democratic than an uncodified one.

Question 2

Entrenchment

Accepted Answer

A mechanism that makes it difficult to amend a constitution, requiring special procedures like supermajorities. The mistake is assuming entrenchment means the law can never be changed.

Question 3

Separation of powers

Accepted Answer

The principle that the executive, legislative, and judicial branches should be independent. The mistake is confusing this with the fusion of powers found in parliamentary systems.

Question 4

Checks and balances

Question 5

Veto

Question 6

Override

Question 7

Federalism

Question 8

Enumerated powers

Question 9

Electoral college

Question 10

Bicameralism

Question 11

Judicial review (American sense)

Question 12

Primary election