A [BLANK-1] is a tactic used in the Senate to prevent action on legislation by continuously holding the floor and talking until the majority backs down. Requires cloture to end with a 3/5 majority.

The [BLANK-1] is the commander in chief of the armed forces.

[BLANK-1] are restrictions imposed on government to take positive action to protect citizens from any illegal action of the government as well as of other private citizens.

[BLANK-1] give each branch of government ability to participate in and influence the activities of the other branches.

[BLANK-1] occurs every 10 years to reapportion the House of Representatives based on the Census. The states are responsible for this and often draw the lines in such a way as to favor one party, group or race (i.e., Gerrymandering).

[BLANK-1] is a court order requiring explanation to a judge why a prisoner is held in custody.

The [BLANK-1] was developed by Benjamin Franklin before the revolution to protect against the French. It formed the basis for the Articles of Confederation

[BLANK-1] is the study of who gets what, when and how.

What are the 3 ways power has been shared between the national and colonial/state governments? Explain how each system works.

The [BLANK-1] requires that evidence unconstitutionally or illegally obtained be kept out of a trial.