documents
what amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th
what is a PP
A group of people who seek to control the government through winning elections
what is federalism
the federal principle or system of government
what is the backbone for the US
the constitution
in 2004 around how many eligible voters did not vote
around 95%
where can you find the necessary and proper clause in the constitution
Article 1 section 8
what do they do
They are the major mechanisms behind the creation of policies and leadership choices
why is federalism good
provides a way for different groups of people in different parts of the country to live together or in unison
what are some key points of the government
natural rights
popular soverneignty
republicanism
social contract
what are the 2 main political parties
democratic and conservative
what was the necessary and proper clause
"Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof."
what are some functions they serve
Nominating candidates
Informing and activating supporters
Bonding agent
Governing
Watchdog
give an example of federalism
when there is one main strong part of the government to govern the entire US
what are enumerated powers
powers that have been granted to the federal government in article 1 section 8 of the constitution
what influences voters
political socialization which is the process by which people gain political attitudes and opinions, Categorized into two groups, physiological and sociological
why was the bill of rights made
to give people more freedom and take away some of the power from the federal government
what is a watchdog
something or someone who criticizes the PP in power to try to make them look bad
waiting for a chance for the opposing side to make a mistake
what was the federalists 10 paper based on
the downfall of the government
what are the 7 enumerated powers
the rights to collect taxes, regulate foreign and domestic commerce, coin money, declare war, support an army and navy, and establish lower federal courts
physological factors
party identification
split ticket voting
straight ticket voting
what is the full faith and credit clause
"addresses the duties that states within the United States have to respect the "public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state."
what do they provide
they provide a link or "middle man" between the citizens and the government
what is the difference between feds vs. anti feds
feds : supported the ratification of the constitution so they would have some sort of leader and things to follow
anti feds : opposed ratification of the constitution because they were scared the federal government would become too powerful and controlling
what type of democracy does the US fall under
representative democracy meaning our government is elected by citizens who we feel would best represent our country
sociological factors
Income
Occupation
Education level
Gender
Age
Religious affiliation
Ethnic background
Geography
Family beliefs