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The 3 branches of government
What is the executive, legislative and judicial branch
define federalism
what is a constitutional agreement where power is distributed to the federal and state government.
what are the two most popular political parties names
what is republican and deomcrat
what was the age of reason called
the enlightenment
factors that influence voters
what is sociological and psychological factors
who was involved in the social contract
Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau
What does federalism allow government officials do
what is exercise authority over individuals
what color does each party represent and what color do people in the middle represent
republican-red democrat-blue middle-purple
who had the most influence on the founding fathers
who is John Locke and Thomas Hobbes
name 3 sociological factors
income,occupation,education,gender,age,religion,race,geography,family belief
which is the freedom from cruel and unusual punishment
4 reasons why we have federalism
What is
checks growth of tyranny
allows unity without uniformity
encourages experimentation
keeps government closer to the people
name 3 things republicans believe
small government,lower taxes,pro-life,national security
Thomas Hobbes and John Locke were concerned with what 3 topics
what is man in their state of nature,purpose of government and how government should represent the people.
name 1 psychological factor
what is
party identification
straight-ticket voting
split ticket voting
What is selective Incorporation
Which is each freedom in the bill of rights has to be individually applied to states 1 at a time
What are the powers of the national government called?Then what is the power of the state government called?
National government power names are
expressed, implied and inherent powers
state government is reserved powers
name 3 things democrats believe
larger government,gun control,pro-choice,higher taxes, gay rights
what did Thomas Hobbes believe?Explain
what is absolute monarchy which people agreed to be governed by an absolute ruler who had unlimited power to surpress chaos and rebellion
Are males or females more likely to vote more liberal
what is females
which amendments were crucial to the equality of our society
13th 15th and 19th
define the commerce and supremacy clause
commerce clause gives congress power to regulate commerce with foreign nations and the several states and Indian tribes
supremacy clause is the constitution of U.S. shall be the supreme law of the land
which side is pure capitalism and just capitalism
republican-pure capitalism and democrat -just capitalism
what did John Locke believe?explain
representative democracy which means people found it difficult to protect thier rights so they create government to ensure that thier natural rights are protected
Are christian or catholic/Jewish voters vote more conservative
what is christian voters