Bill of Rights
What amendment gives you the right to free speech, religion, and freedom of the press.
1st Amendment
What is the belief that people have the ability to shape their own lives and destinies through the choices they make.
Individualism
If men were angels then no government would be necessary.
Federalist No. 51
What do we use to measure public opinion?
Polling
Which party is usually more conservative and which party is usually more liberal?
Republicans are conservative while Democrats are liberal
What does The Bill of Rights do?
It tells you what rights you have as an American citizen.
What is the core American value that everyone should have an equal chance to compete.
Equality of opportunity
Importance of an independent Judiciary.
Federalist No. 78
Poll conducted on people as they come into an event.
Entrance Survey
Why do the parties often take contrasting stances?
To attract voters
What amendment prohibits unreasonable searches or seizures.
4th Amendment
What is the process by which individual's develop their political beliefs, values, opinions, and behavior?
Political Socialization
Argues that we should have a single "energetic" executive rather than a plural council.
Federalist No. 70
Survey taken at the beginning of a political campaign in order to gauge support for a candidate.
Benchmark Poll
What are the political parties monetary policies?
Republicans = Supply-Side Economics
Democrats = Keynesian Economics
What amendment says that you have rights not specifically said in the US Constitution.
9th Amendment
What is an individual's coherent set of beliefs about government and politics.
Political Ideology
Argues that a strong republic is the best way to control the violence and instability caused by political factions.
Federalist No. 10
The phrasing of a question in a public opinion poll.
Question Wording
Fed program that provides health insurance to seniors and disabled people.
Medicare
What amendment gives power to the states.
10th Amendment
Party's philosophy about the proper role of gov and the party's set of positions on major issues.
Party Ideology
Urges New York voters to ratify the proposed U.S. Constitution.
Federalist No. 1
Why would politicians use polls?
In order to gain public support
Fed program that provides healthcare for low income Americans.
Medicaid