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14625378614DevelopmentalEmbryology0
1462538483011 organ systemsintegumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine(secretes in circulatory system), cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive1
14625391925Pancreas(endocrine & exocrine gland) located in the abdomen close to the stomach. Endo- releases insulin & glucagon2
14625396671lymphatic system functionsdefends against infection and disease, returns tissue fluids to the bloodstream3
14625401863positive feedbackContinuous stimulation: child birth & bleeding4
14625418363Review Regions, muscular system, bones,5
14625422677Proximaltoward the body6
14625425785distalaway from the point of attachment7
14625439226dorsal body cavityincludes the cranial (brain)and spinal cavities.8
14625448576AnteriorVental9
14625449245PosteriorDorsal10
14625452143Parietal layerlines cavity11
14625453639Visceral layercovers external surface of organs12
14625461470ingiunaliliac13
14625464600epigastric regionstomach, gallblader*14
14625471447electromagnetic energyThe energy of light and other forms of radiation.15
14625473891edothermicchemical reaction that take in thermal energy16
14625474637ExothermicChemical Reaction in which energy is primarily given off in the form of heat17
14625475533Lesser Elements of the Human Bodycalcium, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, sodium, chlorine, magnesium, iodine*, iron18
14625476566Major elementsoxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen19
14625480256Alphadoesn't go through flesh20
14625481388betagoes through flesh, not aluminum21
14625483004gamma raysstopped by lead22
14625491227Cytosolliquid portion of cytoplasm23
14625494840cytoplasmcytosol and organelles24
14625503139ionic bondFormed when one or more electrons are transferred from one atom to another25
14625506456polardipole; having a pair of equal and opposite charges26
14625509637covalent bondA chemical bond that involves sharing a pair of electrons between atoms in a molecule27
14625514596CO2+H2Ocarbonic acid28
14625518916Acidosisdecreases in blood PH, speed up29
14625522897AlkalosisThe buildup of excess base (lack of acids) in the body fluids.30
14625525439dehydration synthesisRemove water to connect two monomers together to store energy,ANABOLIC SYNTHESIS31
14625531446Catabolicbreak down, adding water32
14625535728Unsaturated fatty acidhas double bond, able to break down33
14625538377NucleusChromosone and. genes34
14625544947study structure of cell35
14625551019DNA transcribed tomRNA always begins with the sequence36
14625554451mRNA (messenger RNA)translated protein37
14625558505tRNA (transfer RNA)The form of RNA that carries each amino acid to the ribsome to form the polypeptide chain (protein)38
14625565044Hydrophilicwater loving, Plasma membrane: channel protein*39
14625578553active processesEnergy (ATP) required Occurs only in living cell membranes; going against concentrations gradient40
14625584747primary active transportActive transport in which ATP is hydrolyzed, yielding the energy required to transport an ion or molecule against its concentration gradient.41
14625588155secondary active transportForm of active transport which does not use ATP as an energy source; rather, transport is coupled to ion diffusion down a concentration gradient established by primary active transport .(piggy back a ride)42
14625593378vesicular transportendocytosis and exocytosis phagocytosis43
14625597347PinocytosisCell drinking44
14625601908hydrostatic pressureThe pressure of water against the walls of its container or membrane45
14625606764osmotic pressuretendency of water to move into cell by osmosis46
14625613071DepolarizationThe process during the action potential when sodium is rushing into the cell causing the interior to become more positive.47
14625615676Hyponatriumexcess water dilutes and therefore decreases the sodium levels in the blood48
14625624424Hypertonic0.9%49
14625625735hypotonic solution*Solute concentration is less than that inside the cell; cell gains water50
14625635997InterphaseG1, S(duplicates DNA), and G2 phases51
14625637307MitosisPMAT52
14625645324connective tissue(MOST ABUNDENT TISSUE)A body tissue that provides support for the body and connects all of its parts53
14625650766gap juctionscommunication54
14625651668tight junctionsseal cells together55
14625656400AChneurotransmitter involved in memory and movement - too little is associated with Alzheimer's56
14625662495Polaritytop, bottom-basalt57
14625666606Desmosomesbind cells together58
14625667592Hemidesmosomesattach epithelial cells to the basement membrane59
14625673310endocrinesecreting internally60
14625673311exocrine glandssecretes externally61
14625675593Mode of secretionmerocrine(sweat,pancreas), holocrine, apocrine62
14625677315connective tissuecartilage, blood, fat?, bone, connective tissue proper63
14625686709hematopoetic tissuegives rise to blood64
14625701138layers of epidermisstratum corneum, stratum lucidum, stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, stratum basale65
14625702652Meissner's corpusclessensitive touch receptors in the dermis66
14625704142friction ridgesfingerprints67
14625704865dermal papillaea fingerlike projection of the dermis that may contain blood capillaries or Meissner corpuscles (of touch)68
14625707602reticular layerDeeper layer of the dermis that supplies the skin with oxygen and nutrients69
14625714461vitiligowhite patches on the skin caused by the destruction of melanocytes associated with autoimmune disorders70
14625716693straitstretch marks, dermal layer of skin tear71
14625717549Burns1st(epidermis), 2nd(+dermis) and 3rd(++hypodermis) degree burns. Tissue damage cause by extreme heat.72
14625727593Six functions of the skinProtection, absorption, secretion, excretion, regulation, sensation73
14625739277KeratinocytesThe most abundant epidermal cells, they function mainly to produce keratin.74
14625740711blood reservoirup to 5% of body's blood volume75
14625742139EumelaninProduces brown to black pigments in the hair76
14625743052Pheomelaninreddish-yellow pigment77
14625744647Caroteneyellow-orange pigment78
14625744648Hemoglobinpinkish hue lower levels of melanin, Oxygen carrying pigment in red blood cells79
14625752434eecrine glandsbody temp80
14625754282ceruminous glandsmodified sweat glands, located in external ear canal, secretes cerumen (earwax)81
14625756351Melanomamost dangerous, ABCDE, black tumor82
14625759987Rule 9dehydration, main concern of burn83
14625766054Muscle Systemtransportation84
14625766921skeletal systemlevers85
14625768228hyaline cartilageMost common type of cartilage; it is found on the ends of long bones, ribs, and nose86
14625771980Fibrocartilagegreater tonsil strength87
14625772574206 bonesaxial: skull,vertabrae, rids appendicular: limbs& griddles88
14625783608osteoclasts(resorb?) and osteoblastsAfter bones form, __________ and __________ continually remodel them.89
14625786525osteiodorganic matrix of bone90
14625794053compact boneevery 10 yrs:Hard, dense bone tissue that is beneath the outer membrane of a bone91
14625808980RicketsVitamin D deficiency, bowed legged in children92
14625814207Vomerforms the inferior portion of the nasal septum93
14625817178kyphosishunchback94
14625817179lordosisswayback, pregnant woman95
14625819553spondyolisthesisforward slipping of one vertebra over another96
14625823396collesnear the wrist at distal end of the radius97
14625826671pottes fracturetarsals(remember pedal)98
14625836094fibularnon weight bearing99
14625839993Facsiaa thin sheath of fibrous tissue enclosing a muscle or other organ100
14625841857structure of jointsfibrous, cartilaginous, synovial101
14625844822interosseousbetween bones102
14625846390sytharthroses, diatheses, amphithroses?movements103
14625851124synovial jointsfreely movable joints104
14625857604sarcoflesh105
14625860338insertionmoves towards orgin106
14625863148Elasticityrecoil(muscle)107
14625873301Troponinregulatory protein that binds to actin, tropomyosin, and calcium(heart attacks?)108
14625896771EPOCpayback?, post exercise oxygen consumption109
14625909538Isometric contractionsyoga110
14625911691prime mover (agonist)produces movement111
14625914244convergent fascicle arrangementpectoralis major112
146259159281st class lever systemhead up113
146259159292nd class lever systemtip toes114
146259179183rd class lever115
14625919041facial movement muscles116
14625927721radial nerveSensory-motor nerve that, with its branches, supplies the thumb side of the arm and back of the hand.117
14625928615ulnar nerveSensory-motor nerve that, with its branches, affects the little-finger side of the arm and palm of the hand.118
14625929534insular?119
14625932411special senses includesmell, taste, vision, hearing, equilibrium120
14625933610hematropic?121
14634602915Foramenan opening or a hole in a bone which blood vessels, nerves, ligaments pass through122
14634606285mandiblesingle. unpaired. bone in human skull123
14634609352occipital bone typeflat bone124
14634611685temporal bone. articulates wmandible125
14634614588true ribsfirst 7 pairs of ribs; attach directly to sternum126
14634617676kyphosishunchback127
14634618553herniated disc (slipped disc)protrusion of the nucleus pulpous posteriorly. into one of the adjacent veritable buddies in the veritable canal128
14634624883sphenoid boneforms part of the base of the skull and parts of the floor and sides of the orbit, contains the pituitary gland129
14634634316Humerusarticulates w the scapula at the glenoid cavity130
14634637037glenohumeral jointThe synovial ball-and-socket joint of the shoulder, humerus and scapula131
14634645119pubic symphysisthe coxal bones unite anteriorly at the joint called the132
14634650123obturator foramenlargest foramen in the skeleton133
14634654328halluaxbig toe134
14634655496fibrocartilage locationintervertebral discs, pubic symphysis, discs of KNEE joint135
14634660759hydroxiapatitecomponent of bone that contributes to its hardness136
14634663943OsteomalaciaVitamin D deficiency in adults137
14634668921atlas occipital condylesnods yes, C1138
14634674807dens on the axisC2, shakes no139
14634690767the opening of ligand gates on the sarcolemma is directly caused by-ACh attachment -calcium influx into the motor neuron -sodium influx into the motor neuron -acetycholinesterease activity140
14634704560Epimysiumoutermost layer surrounding the muscle141
14634706375anaerobic cellular respirationthe process by which cells obtain energy from an energy source without using oxygen(15 sec-1 minute?)142
14634710139intercalated discsAttachment sites between the transverse lines between CARDIAC muscle cells143
14634713223concentricmuscle shortens (pull up)144
14634715736Eecentric contractionmuscle lengthens145
14634726420First class lever systemnods yes146
14634770537fixatorstabilizes the origin of a prime mover(agonist)147
14634774276external intercostalselevates ribs during inspiration148
14634777406herniaprotrusion of any organ through the structure that normally contains it149
14634790442enteric nervous systemThe nervous system of the gastrointestinal tract. It controls secretion and motility within teh Gi tract, and is linked to the central nervous system.150
14634795108diverging circuitone nerve fiber branches and synapses with several postsynaptic cells151
14634796530reverberating circuitInvolved in control of rhythmic activities such as breathing.152
14634800130Plasticitychange based on experience153
14634803708Aponeurosis(sheet like extension of epimysium)strong sheet of tissue that acts as a tendon to attach muscles to bone154
14634806461tropomyosinin a resting muscle cell, myosin-binding sites are blocked by155
14634810313sarcoplasmic reticulumwhen a muscle cell is at rest, most of the intercellular calcium is stored in156
14634815535calcium ions bond with troppin, associated with actin. Binding causes tropomyosin to move into actin grove, causing it to spin157
14634818102ATPwhat substance must bind to myosin heads in order for them to detach from the thin filaments?158
14634820872trapshrug159
14634821513active transporthow does calcium reenter the terminal cisterns after muscle contractions160
14634828049fatty acidmajor source of fuel after 30min of exercise161
14634835695sartoriuslongest muscle in the body, aducts and rotates thigh laterally162
14634845349Creatinediving163
14634849571third class leversgreat speed, but mechanical disadvatage164
14634852785depolarizesAn excitatory neurotransmitter _____ the postsynaptic membrane.165
14634857560flexionforming a fist166
14634858888latissimus dorsiall developed in swimmers167
14634872256Diencephalonthalamus, hypothalamus, epithalamus168

5. Wiring Methods Flashcards

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8950705121armored cable (Type AC)An assembly of wires contained within a flexible metallic armor for protection.0
8950705122auxiliary gutterA raceway primarily used to extend or supplement wiring spaces at load centers, transformers, and metering cabinets.1
8950705123back-to-back bendA bend of a length of conduit that results in two 90° bends to produce some form of a U-shape.2
8950705124box offsetA bend of a length of conduit that includes two shallow bends (about 5° each) in opposite directions a short distance apart so that conduit running along a surface can be directed into a knockout hole of an electrical box.3
8950705125buswayA sheet metal enclosure into which conductors are installed at the factory.4
8950705126cable trayAn open cable-supporting assembly used in a variety of commercial and industrial buildings.5
8950705127electrical metallic tubing (EMT)Electrical conduit with relatively thin walls usually made of galvanized steel, though it can be made of aluminum, and can be manually bent with a hand tool. Also called thin-wall conduit.6
8950705128electrical nonmetallic tubing (ENT)Plastic corrugated tubing that provides a flexible electrical conduit. Also called smurf tube because one type of ENT is a bright blue color, like the popular cartoon characters.7
8950705129field bendA bending of conduit done at a construction site (as opposed to a factory bend).8
8950705130flexible metal conduit (FMC)Corrugated metal tubing that functions as flexible electrical conduit.9
8950705131intermediate metal conduit (IMC)Metal conduit with walls thicker than EMT but thinner and lighter than RMC.10
8950705132liquidtight flexible metal conduit (LFMC)Electrical conduit composed of corrugated metal tubing that is covered with a waterproof outer coating and uses special fittings to maintain its watertight integrity.11
8950705133metal-clad cable (Type MC)A heavy-duty commercial and industrial cable that has one or more conductors individually insulated and enclosed in an interlocked metallic armor that consists of corrugated tubing or interlocking tape.12
8950705134multiconductor cableA flexible assembly of conductors that have an overall protective covering.13
8950705135nonmetallic-sheathed cableA cable assembly covered in a nonmetallic sheath and containing of two to four insulated conductors and one bare copper or one green insulated grounding conductor.14
8950705136offset bendA bending of a straight run of conduit to go around some obstruction or to change slightly the plane of the run.15
8950705137rigid metal conduit (RMC)A heavy-wall electrical raceway that is thicker and heavier than intermediate metal conduit (IMC).16
8950705138rigid polyvinyl chloride conduit (Type PVC)A circular, rigid, nonmetallic raceway that uses couplings, connectors, and fittings for joints.17
8950705139saddle bendA bend of conduit using three different offsets to go around an obstruction and then return to the same plane as the rest of the run of conduit.18
8950705140service-entrance cableThe cable used to bring power from the utility pole to the customer's building.19
8950705141shrinkThe amount of length lost along a bend of conduit by adding one or more bends.20
8950705142stub bendA single 90° bend in a length of horizontal conduit used to run to an outlet box.21
8950705143surface racewayA wireway that consists of one- or two-piece channels and easily installed on a surface (rather than being concealed in walls, floors, or ceilings).22
8950705144wirewayA rectangular sheet metal enclosure with a removable cover.23

AP NSL Flashcards

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8651340686Rights of CitizensBill of Rights (Amendments 1-10) 14th Amendment (equal protection under the law)0
8651340687Marbury v. MadisonGives us Judicial Review Supreme court can declare laws unconstitutional (or constitutional)1
8651340688McCulloch v. MarylandGives the National Supremacy (Elastic) Clause Federal government is supreme in cases involving fed and state Fed can do things that are deemed necessary for functions of gov (ex. Creation of FAA)2
8651340689Pluralist TheoryPluralist: argument that representative democracies are based on group interests that protect the individuals interests by representing him or her to the government.3
8651340690Majoritarian TheoryMajoritarian: majority, what the majority wants rules4
8651340691Who was directly elected according to the original Constitution?Representatives in the house (not senators)5
8651340692Dual FederalismDual: (layer cake) each level of gov. Has specific roles and tasks6
8651340693Cooperative FederalismCooperative: (marble cake) each level works together to achieve common goals (ex. Natural disaster- FEMA/STATE/LOCAL works together)7
865134069413th AmendmentMade slavery unconstitutional and illegal8
865134069514th AmendmentStates that all people born or naturalized in the U.S. cannot have their rights taken away without due process of law. Intended to allow African Americans to vote9
865134069615th AmendmentThe right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude10
865134069718th AmendmentProhibition (no alcohol)11
865134069819th AmendmentGave women the right to vote12
865134069921st AmendmentRe-allowed people to sell and drink alcohol13
8651340700Constitutional ConventionPurpose to debate the ineffectiveness of the original Articles of Confederation (i.e. No way to tax, no way to fund a military) Overall adjustments to how we pick our representatives14
8651340701Primary Function of the GovernmentProtect the people Protect their interests and rights15
8651340702Necessary and Proper ClauseFed gov has the power to complete actions as deemed necessary that are not explicitly written in the Constitution. #Elastic Clause #McCulloch v. Maryland16
8651340703Federalist PapersFederalist #10: Argued that separation of powers and federalism check the growth of tyranny (prevents a king) Federalist #51: Explained why strong government is necessary (central government) Federalist #70: Plural executives and perpetual executives (i.e. kings) are dangerous and destructive to the ongoings of government17
8651340704What factors influence participation in politics?Age, gender18
8651340705How were African Americans prevented from voting?Jim Crow Laws, literacy tests, tax, property requirement, religion requirement19
8651340706Voting Trends20
8651340707Motor Voter Act21
8651340708Changes in public opinion and behavior22
8651340709Aspects of political culture23
8651340710US v Western Democratic elections24
8651340711what do labor unions do?25
8651340712What is the new deal coalition? who supports it?26
8651340713When is lobbying more effective? Less effective?27
8651340714Interest group techniques1. electioneering: campaign contributions, trying to get candidates sympathetic to your cause elected to office w financial support, volunteer work, endorsement 2. lobbying: face to face contact/verbal/written persuasion, providing research 3. persuasion/public opinion: an attempt to mold, shape and influence public opinion on an issue through media campaigns 4. litigation: going to court and filing a lawsuit 5. direct action: non-violent protest 6. grassroots; starty by goaining the public support, then try to gain the support of the govt28
8651340715PACs29
8651340716Baker v CarrBaker(R) complained that his district was twice the size of other districts making his vote unequal. Ruling: fair representation is part of equal protection clause of 14th amendments are under the supreme courts jurisdiction, districts are made equal30
8651340717Ways and Means committeeresponsible for: taxes, tariffs, revenue raising measures31
8651340718Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission32
8651340719Why are interest groups on the rise?33
8651340720How does media influence public opinion?34
8651340721Reapportionmentthe allocation of seats in the House to each state after census35
8651340722Redistrictingthe redrawing ofthe boundaries of the congressional districts within each state36
8651340723Superdelegates37
8651340724Powers of Congress38
8651340725Congressional Elections39
8651340726Presidents control over his cabinet40
8651340727How does a bill become a law?41
8651340728Differences between House and Senate42
8651340729Pork barrel legislationusing govt funds for projects designed to pleasure voters and increases likelihood of re-election43
8651340730Where does the president get his power?44
8651340731How do congressmen gain support for bills?45
8651340732How has congress changed in recent years?46
8651340733Formal Powers of president47
8651340734Formal checks on presidentCongress: make laws, impeachment power(house), impeachement trial(Senate), override vetoes, power to declare war, power of the purse(taxes and funding), make rules for the govt and regulation of the land and naval forces Limits: elected indirectly(electoral college), selection of president in the house in case of no majority of electoral vote, senate approves departmental appointments, "advice and consent" of supreme court nominations, senate approves treaties and ambassadors, state of the union address Judiciary: judicial review, chief justice presides over president impeachment trial Amendments: 12-president and VP on separate voting ballots, 20-jan 20 is end of term, 22- term limits, 25- presidential disability and succession48
8651340735War powers Act49
8651340736Effectiveness of Cabinet50
8651340737Congressional influence on federal agency51
8651340738Closed rule bill52
8651340739rules of veto53
8651340740How can the president influence laws/bills?Propose laws to congress any form of veto54
8651340741executive agreementsan international agreement between chiefs of state that does not require legislative approval55
8651340742presidential nomination process56
8651340743divided government57
8651340744aristocracyrule by the "best"; in reality rule by an upperclass58
8651340745policymaking institutionsLegislature, executive, courts, and bureacracy59
8651340746authoritarianisma type of regime in which only the govt itself is fully controlled by the ruler. social and economic institutions exist that are not under the govts control60
8651340747authoritythe right and power of a government or other entity to enforce its decision and compel obedience61
8651340748capitalisman economic system characterized by the private ownership of wealth-creating assets, free markets, and freedom of contract62
8651340749communisma revolutionary variant of socialism that favors a partisan(and often totalitarian) dictatorship, govt control of all enterprises, and the replacement of free markets by central planning63
8651340750consent of the peoplethe idea that govts and laws derive their legitimacy from the consent of the governed64
8651340751conservatisma set of beliefs that includes a limited role of the national govt in helping individuals, support for traditional values and lifestyles and a cautious response to change65
8651340752democracya system of govt in which political authority is vested in the people66
8651340753indirect democracyppl elect representatives to rule in their interest67
8651340754democratic republicA republic in which representatives elected by the people make and enforce laws and policies68
8651340755direct democracya system of govt in which political decisions are made by th people directly, rather than by their elected representatives; attained most easily in small communities New England Town hall meetings69
8651340756dominant culturethe values, customs, and language established by the group or groups that traditionally have controlled politics and govt in a society70
8651340757elite theorya perspective holding that society is ruled by a small number of people who exercise power to further their self-interest71
8651340758eminent domaina power set forth in the Fifth Amendment to the US constitution that allows govt to take private property for public use under the condition that just compensation is offered to the landowner72
8651340759equalityas a political value: the idea that all people are of equal worth73
8651340760fascisma twentieth century ideology-often totalitarian- that exalts the national collective united behind an absolute ruler. rejects liberal individualism, values, action over rational deliberation, and glorifies war74
8651340761government-the institutions and processes through which public policies are made for society -an institution in which decisions are made that resolve conflicts or allocate benefits and privileges -the preeminent institution within a society -has the ultimate authority for making decisions and establishing political values75
8651340762Hispanicsomeone who can claim a heritage from a spanish speaking country(other than Spain), used only in US or other countries that recieve immigrants not applied to ppl who are Spanish speaking and live in Spanish speaking countries76
8651340763initiativea procedure by which voters can propose a law or a constitutional amendment77
8651340764institutionan ongoing organization that performs certain functions for society78
8651340765legislature79
8651340766legitimacypopular acceptance of the right and power of a govt or toher entity to exercise authority80
8651340767liberalisma set of beliefs that includes the advocacy of positive govt action to improve the welfare of individuals, support for civil right, and tolerance for political and social change81
8651340768libertarianisma political ideology based on skepticism or opposition toward almost all govt activities82
8651340769libertythe greatest freedom of individuals that is consistent w the freedom of other individuals in the society83
8651340770limited governmentthe principle that the powers of a govt should be limited, usually by institutional checks84
8651340771majoritarianisma political ideology based on strong support for economic and social equality, socialists traditionally envisioned a society in which major businesses were taken over by the govt or by employee cooperatives85
8651340772majoritymore than 50%86
8651340773majority rulea basic principle of democracy asserting that the greatest number of citizens in any political unit should select officials and determine policies87
8651340774ordera state of peace and security. maintaining order by protecting members of society from violence and criminal activity is the oldest purpose of government88
8651340775pluralisma theory that views politics as a conflict among interest groups, political decision making is characterized by bargaining and compromise89
8651340776political powerpower used to determine who will hold office and how the govt will behave90
8651340777political culturethe collection of beliefs and attitudes toward government and the political process held by a community or a nation91
8651340778politics-the process of resolving conflicts and deciding -"who gets what, when, and how"-Harold Lasswell -the struggle over power or influence within organizations or informal groups that can grant or withhold benefits or privileges92
8651340779popular sovereigntythe concept that ultimate political authority is based on the will of the people93
8651340780propertyanything that is or may be subject to ownership. as conceived by the political philosopher John Locke, the right to property is a natural right superior to human law(laws made by govt)94
8651340781unitary systema centralized governmental system in which local or subdivisonal govts exercise only those powers given to them by the central govt95
8651340782recalla procedure allowing the people to vote to dismiss an elected official from state office before his or her term has expired96
8651340783referenduman electoral device whereby legislative or constitutional measures are referred by the legislature to the voters for approval or disapproval97
8651340784representative democracya form of govt in which representatives elected by the people make and enforce laws and policies; may retain the monarchy in a ceremonial rule98
8651340785republica form of govt in which sovereignty rests w the ppl, as opposed to a king or monarch99
8651340786anti-federalistan individual who opposed the ratification of the new constitution in 1787. the anti-federalists were opposed to a strong central govt100
8651340787socialism101
8651340788bicameral legislaturea legislature made up of 2 parts102
8651340789checks and balancesa major principle of the American system of govt whereby each branch of the govt can check the actions of the others103
8651340790totalitarian regimea form of govt that controls all aspects of the political and social life of a nation104
8651340791electoral collegea group of people called electors selected by the voters in each state and DC, officially elects the president and VP of the US. same # of electors as representatives in both chambers. 23rd amendment grants DC as many electors as the state w the smallest population105
8651340792universal suffragethe right of all adults to vote for their representatives106
8651340793federal systema system of govt in which power is divided between a central govt and regional or sub divisional govts. each level must have some domain in which its policies are dominant and some genuine or constitutional guarantee of its authority107
8651340794Federalistthe name given to one who was in favor of the adoption of the US constitution and the creation of a federal union w a strong central govt108
8651340795judicial reviewthe power of the supreme court and other courts to declare unconstitutional federal or state laws and other acts of govt109
8651340796confederationa political system in which starts or regional govts retain ultimate authority except for those powers they expressly delegate to a central govt. a voluntary association of independent states, in which the member states agree to limited restraints on their freedom of action110
8651340797Madisonian Modela structure of government proposed by James Madison in which the powers of the govt are separated into 3 branches: executive, legislative, judicial111
8651340798Legislativea governmental body primarily made responsible for the making of laws112
8651340799ratificationformal approval113
8651340800natural rightsrights held to be inherent in natural law, not dependent on govts. John Locke stated that natural law, being superior to human law, specifies certain rights of "life, liberty, + the pursuit of happiness" in the Declaration of Independence114
8651340801separation of powersthe principle of dividing governmental powers among different branches of govt115
8651340802representative assemblya legislature composed of individuals who represent the population116
8651340803social contracta voluntary agreement among individuals to secure their rights and welfare by creating a govt and abiding by its rules117
8651340804statea group of people occupying a specific area and organized under one government; may either be a nation or a subunit of a nation118
8651340805supremacy doctrinea doctrine that asserts the priority of national laws119
8651340806unicameral legislaturea legislature with only one chamber120
8651340807block grantsfederal programs that provide funds to state and local govts for general functional areas, such as criminal justice or mental-health programs121
8651340808categorical grantsfederal grants to states or local govts that are for specific programs or projects122
8651340809commerce clausethe section of the constitution in which congress is given the power to regulate trade among the states and with foreign countries123
8651340810concurrent powerspowers held jointly by the national and state govts124
8651340811confederal systema system consisting of a league of independent states, each having essentially sovereign powers. the central govt created by such a league has only limited powers over the states125
8651340812devolutionthe transfer of powers from a national or central govt to a state or local govt126
8651340813interstate compactan agreement between 2 or more states. agreements on minor matters are made w/o congressional consent but any compact that tends to increase the power of the contracting states relative to other states or relative to the national govt generally requires the consent of Congress. such compacts serve as a means by which states can solve regional problems127
8651340814picket fence federalisma model of federalism in which specific programs and policies(depicted as vertical pickets in a picket fence) involve all levels of govt- national, state, and local( depicted by the horizontal boards in a picket fence)128
8651340815Ideologya comprehensive set of beliefs about the nature of ppl and about the role of an institution or govt129
8651340816police powerthe authority to legislature for the protection of the health, morals, safty, and welfare of the people. in the US, most police power is reserved to the states130
8651340817Informal Checks on presidentpublic opinion, the media, partisan politics, investigative role of congress, interest groups and non-government organizations131
8651340818Informal powers of president132
8651340819requirements for presidency35 years old 14 year residency Natural born citizen133
8651340820Head of stateceremonial head of government -decorating war heroes -dedicating parks and post offices -making personal phone calls to astronauts134
8651340821Chief Executivehead of the executive branch -enforce acts of congress and judgements of federal courts and treaties135
8651340822Signing Statementsa written declaration that a president may make when signing a bill into law, usually point out sections that president deems unconstitutional136
8651340823Appointment powerthe authority vested in the president to fill a government office or position, executive branch and federal judiciary, commissioned officers in armed forces and memebers of independent regulatory comissions137
8651340824Mediathe channels of mass communication138
8651340825Agenda Settingdetermining which public policy questions will be debated or considered139
8651340826policy agendaissues that attract the attention of public officials)changes over time based on events)140
8651340827Gender gapthe difference between the % of women who vote for a particular candidate and the % of men who vote for the candidate141
8651340828opinion polla method of systematically questioning a small, selected sample of respondents who are deemed representative of the total population142
8651340829sampling errorthe difference between a sample's results and the true result if the entire population had been interviewed143
8651340830Linkage Institutionex: parties, elections, interest groups, and media connect ppl to govt/policy makers144
8651340831political trustthe degree to which individuals express trust in the government and political institutions, usually measured through a specific series of survey questions145
8651340832political socializationthe process by which people acquire political beliefs and attitudes146
8651340833divisive opinionpublic opinion that is polarized between two quite different positions147
8651340834consensusgeneral agreement among the citizenry on an issue148
8651340835public opinionthe aggregate of individual attitudes or beliefs shared by some portion of the adult population149
8651340836peer groupa group consisting of members sharing common social characteristics. these groups play an important part in the socialization process, helping to shape attitudes and beliefs150
8651340837opinion leaderone who is able to influence the opinions of others b/c of the position, expertise, or personality151
8651340838great compromisereps voted based on population, senators 2 per state, 3/5ths vote per slave152
8651340839Lifestyle effectthe phenomenon of certain attitudes occurring at certain chronological ages153
8651340840generational effecta long-lasting effect of the events of a particular time on the political opinions of those who came of political age at that time154
8651340841Socioeconomic statusthe value assigned to a person due to occupation or income. an upper class person has high socioeconomic status155
8651340842enumerated powersspecifically granted to the national govt by the constitution. the 1st 17 clauses of article I, section 8 specify most of the enumerated powers of the national govt156
8651340843federal mandatea requirement in federal legislation that forces states and municipalities to comply w certain rules157
8651340844policywhat govt does govt + politics = policy158
8651340845reprievea formal postponment of the execution of a sentence imposed by a court of law159
8651340846pardona release from the punishement for or legal consequences of a crime; a pardon can be granted by the president before or after conviction160
8651340847Commander in chiefthe role of the president as supreme commander in the military forces of the US and the National Guard units when they're called into service161
8651340848Wartime Powers162
8651340849War powers resolution of 1973spells out the conditions under which the president can commit troops w/o congressional approval163
8651340850Chief Diplomatthe role of the president in recognizing foreign govts, making treaties, and effecting executive agreements164
8651340851Advise and Consentterms in the constitution describing the senate's power to review and approve treaties and presidential appointments165
8651340852Chief Legislatorthe role of the president in influencing the making of laws, suggest bills to Congress, deliver state of the union address166
8651340853pocket vetoa special veto exercised by the president after a legislative body has adjourned, bills not signed die after a specified period of time, bill must then be reconsidered in the following session of Congress167
8651340854Line item vetothe power of an executive to veto individual lines or itmes within a piece of legislation w/o vetoing the entire bill168
8651340855Presidential powers: Constitutionala power vested in the president by Article II of the Constitution169
8651340856Presidential Powers: Statutorya power created for the president through laws enacted by Congress170
8651340857Presidential Powers: Expressedexpressly written into the Constitution or into statutory law171
8651340858Presidential Powers: Inherentderived from the statement " the executive power shall be vested in a president" and the president should " take care that the laws be faithfully executed": defined through practice172
8651340859Chief of Partypresident is the leader of their political party -patronage -fundraising173
8651340860Patronagethe practice of rewarding faithful party workers and followers w govt employment and contracts174
8651340861Emergency Poweran inherent power exercised during a period of national crisis -FDR ordered an embargo on shipment of weapons to 2 warring South American countries175
8651340862Executive Orderhas the effect of law, can implement and give administrative effect to provisions in COnstitution to treaties/statutes, all must be published in "Federal Register" -ration consumer goods176
8651340863Executive Privileges177
8651340864Impeachemnt178
8651340865Cabinet179
8651340866Executive Office of the President180
865134086725th Amendment181
8651340868interest groupsa group of people who organize themselves towards a common goal or influencing policy makers to benefit them182
8651340869lobbyistsomeone or an organization who tries to influence Congress and govt for legislation183
8651340870latent interestsinterests that aren't a priority for some184
8651340871Sierra Club185
8651340872National Rifle Association(NRA)186
8651340873constituentone of the people represented by a legislator or other elected or appointed officials187
8651340874trusteein regard to a legislator, one who acts according to their consience and the broad intersests of the entire society . go against narrow interests of the constituents if they beleive in the greater good of society188
8651340875delegatea legislator is one that follows the desires/wishes of the voters that elected them189
8651340876caseworkpersonal work for constituents by members of Congress, legislators spend much of their time on casework activities as they try to overcome beuracratic issues that may not be controversial in the media190
8651340877oversightthe responsibility congress has for following up on laws it has enacted to ensure they are being enforced191
8651340878filibusterthe use of the senate's tradition of unlimited debate as a delaying tactic to block a bill192
8651340879enumerated powers of congressright to impose taxes, import tariffs, borrow $, regulate interstate and international trade, establish proceduresfor naturalization, make laws regulating bankrupcies193
8651340880clotureends the discussion of the bill, 3/5 vote to invoke cloture194
8651340881direct primaryan intraparty election in which the voters select the candidates who will run on a party's ticket in the subsequent general election195
8651340882gerrymanderingthe drawing of legislative district boundary lines for the purpose of obtaining advantages. a district is said to be gerrymandered when its shape is manipulated by the dominant, done by state govts196
8651340883franking privilegea policy that enables members of congress to send material through mail by subing facsimile signaturefor postage allows congressional members to send material to constituents197
8651340884discharge petitiona procedure in which a bill in the House may be forced out of a committee that has refused to report it for consideration by the House. the petition must be signed by a198
8651340885standing committeesa permanent committee that considers bills w a certain subject area199
8651340886select committeea temporary legislature committee established for a limited time period and for a special purpose200
8651340887joint committeecomposed of members from both chambers of congress201
8651340888conference committea special joint committee appointed to reconcile diffeences when bills pass the 2 chambers of congress in different forms202
8651340889House rules committeeestablishes the terms in which legislation will reach the floor of the House "gatekeeping power"203
8651340890formal powers of Speaker of the House1. presiding over meetings of the house 2. appointing members of the joint committee and conference committee 3. scheduling legislation for floor action 4. deciding points of order and interpreting the rules with the advice of the house parlimentarian 5. referring bills and resolutions to the appropriate standing committee of House204
8651340891majority leader of the houseinfluences the scheduling of debate and acts of the chief supporter for speaker, cooperates w the speaker and other party leaders205
8651340892minority leader of the housemaintain cohesion within party's ranks, works for cohesion among party members and speaks on behalf of the press if the minority party controls the White House. consults w both speaker and majority leader on recognizing members who wish to speak on floor, on House rules and procedures and on the scheduling of the legislation206
8651340893whipscongressional member that assist the majority or minority leader of the senate or house207
8651340894president pro temporethe temporary presiding officer of the senate in absence of vp208
8651340895majority leader of the senatechief spokesperson of the major party in the senate, directs legislative program and strategy209
8651340896minority leader of the senateparty officer of minority in the senate leads strategy and opposition210
8651340897budget and impoundment control act of 1974requires that the president must spend the funds that congress appropriated, inclining their ability to kill programs by withholding funds. congress must examine the total national taxing and spending @ least twice in a budget cycle211
8651340898office of management and budgetreceives advice from the council of economic advisors and the treasury department, they then outline a budget and send it to various departments and agencies212

Series Circuits Flashcards

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10927763224Total ResistanceSum of: resistance of resistor 1 + resistance of resistor 2 + ....0
10927770223Current in a series circuitSame at all points of circuit1
10927807410This changes through each resistor or load in a series circuit.Voltage2
10927870904Missing Resistance FormulaRM = RT - (R1 + R2 + R3...)3
10927912458Closed circuitA complete electrical circuit around which current flows, or a signal circulates4
10927915638short circuitA connection that allows current to take the path of least resistance5
10927942078series circuitA circuit in which all parts are connected end to end to provide a single path of current.6
10927945447Ammetera device installed in the single path of current, and is used to measure current7
11215603903voltage dropthe difference in voltage across an electrical device that has current flowing through it8
11215612922series circuitAn electric circuit with a single path9
11215616799E R 1Voltage drop through resistor 110
11215620076ITtotal current (amperage)11
11215620077ETtotal voltage12
11215630116RTtotal resistance (ohms)13
11215633463PTtotal power (wattage)14
11215637939Power TotalSum of individual powers through each component.15
11215644104Voltage in a series circuitSum of individual voltage drops is equal to applied (battery) voltage16
11215653042Power in a series circuitPT = ET x IT, PT = PR1 + PR2 + PR3 (wattage total is equal to sum of individual powers through each resistor/component)17

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