Foundations of American Democracy
This principle states that people are the ultimate source of government power.
What is popular sovereignty
This tactic allows senators to delay or block legislation through unlimited debate.
filibuster
These protect individuals from government action.
What are civil liberties?
This process explains how individuals form political beliefs over time
: What is political socialization?
This belief that one’s participation matters increases voter turnout.
What is political efficacy?
This idea says people consent to government in exchange for protection.
social contract
This requires 60 votes to end a filibuster.
cloture
This clause requires states to treat individuals equally under the law.
What is the Equal Protection Clause?
This term measures how reliable a poll is.
r: What is the margin of error?
These organizations influence policy through lobbying, litigation, and mobilization.
What are interest groups?
This clause allows Congress to regulate interstate economic activity.
Commerce Clause?
This presidential power can be overridden by a two‑thirds vote in both chambers.
What is Veto
This type of due process focuses on fair legal procedures.
what is procedural due process
This ideology supports a more active national government to promote equality.
What is liberal ideology?
This type of brief provides additional arguments in court cases.
What is an amicus curiae brief?
This compromise created a bicameral legislature balancing large and small states.
Great Compromise
his term describes when divided government and polarization prevent policy change.
what is gridelock
Policies designed to address past discrimination fall under this term.
What is affirmative action?
This ideology supports minimal government involvement in both economic and personal matters.
What is libertarianism?
This advantage helps people already in office get reelected.
: What is the incumbency advantage?
This amendment is the foundation for selective incorporation.
Fourteenth Amendment
This three‑way relationship includes Congress, bureaucratic agencies, and interest groups.
What is an iron triangle?
This type of due process protects fundamental rights not explicitly listed.
What is substantive due process?
This ideology supports limited government involvement in the economy and traditional values.
What is conservative ideology?
This media behavior focuses on polling and competition rather than policy issues.
What is horse‑race journalism?