AP Questions
Political Socialization
Vote Behavior
Political Parties
Marbury v Madison
100
Describe an action Congress could take to address the concerns of the interest group in the scenario.
An action Congress could pass a law that would reserve the Johnson Amendment. Congress could pass the law to allow religious organizations to participate more directly in politics.
100
What is Political Socialization?
The process in which a person learns and develops attitudes and values about government.
100
Non Voter issue?
In the 2004 presidential election 95 million eligible voters did not vote.
Over 50% chose not to vote.
Looking at people who were eligible just chose not to vote.
In non presidential elections since 1974 only 1/3rd of the eligible voters actually voted.
100
What do the Republican Party Represent?
Small government
Lower Taxes
National security
Family Values
Favor 2nd Amendment
Free Market Capitalism
Pro-Life
100
What did John Marshall say was the chief purpose of written constitutions in Marbury v. Madison (1803)?
The specific language of the Constitution, saying that it was the paramount law of the nation” and it constrained the 3 branches of the national government.
200
In the context of the scenario, explain how partisan divisions could prevent the action described in Part A
Partisans make it difficult to pass a law bc parties adire from different ideological points of view. Congress and the President are from different political parties that, then the president might threaten to veto the legislative.
200
What are Agents of Socialization?
Groups, environments, or experiences that teach and expose people to political ideas and values
200
Why not Vote?
5-6 million physically unable due to illness or physical condition
2-3 million traveling
2-3 million in jail/prisons
200
What does the Democrat Party Represent?
Large government
Higher Taxes
Individual rights
Gay rights
Gun control
Environmental Issues
Pro-choice
200
What did he call the “very essence of judicial duty”?
In cases where the law conflicted with the Constitution.
300
Explain why the Alliance Defending Freedom might argue that their constitutional rights are threatened by the Johnson Amendment.
That their first amendment right might be violated. That their freedom of speech and religious rights are being taken from.
300
What are some of the Agents of Socialization that affects attidudes and values?
1. peers
2. Media
3. Social Environments
4. School
5. Place in Time
6. Family
7. Stage in Life cycle
300
Factors that Influence voters
Political Socialization: The process by which people gain political attitudes and opinions
Categorized in 2 groups
Sociological Factors
Psychological Factors
300
Conservative Side
Nationalistic- America 1st
Moralistic- Laws ensure morals
Tradionalist- Gay marriage/ Use of drugs
Military Emphasis- Protect us and ours
Individual Responsibility- help yourself
Limited Government- No handouts
Free Market- hands off, what happens happens approach
Pure Capitalism- business do what they think is best
300
The First Congress was overwhelmingly made up of the delegates to the Constitutional Convention and state Ratifying Conventions. It was the First Congress which passed the law at issue in Marbury v. Madison. George Washington, president of the Constitutional Convention, signed it into law. To what degree, if any, can the actions of the First Congress and President help citizens understand the meaning of the Constitution? How else can citizens understand it?
They can help the citizens understand that these Constitutional laws are very hard to understand living in America, though they cannot change the rulings or make any new ruling without the executive/legislative branch. So anything new needs to be run through first.
400
Identify the political affiliation of people who are most likely to believe elected officials should compromise.
Democrats are most likely to believe elected officials should compromise as shown in the graph.
400
What are Political Generations?
The influence they have on any one individual depends on many factors, including life cycle and generational effects. In addition, lifecycle and generational effects are affected by major political events, especially if experienced during the impossible year
400
Sociological Factors?
Income
Occupation
Education
Gender
Age
Religious Affiliation
Ethnic Background (race)
Geography
Family Beliefs
400
Liberal Side?
International- Global all together mentality
Individual Morals- Police ourselves with morals
Change is Good- Adapt when needed
Domestic Emphasis- People 1st
Brotherhood of man- community (takes a village)
Expansive government- do what’s needed to help
Fair Market- Hlp balance that market keep it competitive
Just Capitalism- set guidelines and standards for businesses to follow
400
Does the power of judicial review necessarily lead to judicial supremacy?
The power of judicial review does NOT lead to judicial supremacy, because it is an example of separation vs power. Allowing to maintain the powers between branches but not supreme power going individually.
500
Explain how the data in the bar graph could affect policy making interactions between the president and Congress
This could make congress very divided and some may not agree with the president which would make policy making hard in some way. Policy making is easier when congress works with the same political party, it’s difficult when Congress & the president are from different political parties. The President and Congress are more likely to compromise when making policy to appeal to Democrats and Independents.
500
What are citizens and Core Values?
Democracy: individuals have the opportunity take part in the government and policy- making process
Equality of Opportunity- individuals compete on equal terms for opportunities
Free Enterprise- individuals can own property and freely compete for economic opportunities
without interference from the government.
Individualism- individual rights are valued above the government, and competition and initiative are encouraged
Limited government- the powers of the government are defined and restricted by law to protect citizen liberty
Rule of law- the people and the government are both subject to law that is applied equally and fairly
500
Who votes for who?
500
Comparison between the 2 parties
Democrats: Liberal, left-learning.
Minimum wages and progressive taxation
Based on community and social responsibility
Decreased spending on military
Support gay marriage
Abortion: should remain legal
vs.
Republicans: Conservative, right-leaning
Believes in taxes shouldn't be increased for anyone
Based on individuals rights and justice
Increased spending on Military
Oppose on Gay marriage
Abortion: Should not be legal
500
Throughout American history, some have asserted that states (and not the Supreme Court) are the rightful judges of whether a law is constitutional. What would be some advantages and disadvantages of this arrangement?
In American history the supreme court has made some tough decisions lately seeing that only these judges would make the right decision and sometimes not. Some advantages of this would be states making laws that best fit their needs, a disadvantage would be some states' laws they do not like for their people or whoever would be crossing the state lines. Can affect or will another state.