Constitutional Foundations
The original failed U.S. government that prompted the creation of the Consititution.
What are the Articles of Confederation?
The Amendment that gives powers not explicitly said in the Constitution.
What is the 10th Amendment?
This man is famous for "Letter from a Birmingham Jail" and his "I Have a Dream" speech.
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King?
A measurement of public opinion. (Don't touch the one in the back of Mr. McVey's classroom)
What is a poll?
Eligible voters; the population that are able to vote in elections.
Who are the electorate?
What are factions?
A connection of bureaucratic agencies, interest groups, and congressional committees.
What is the Iron Triangle?
This court case was the selective incorporation case of the 2nd amendment.
What is McDonald v. Chicago?
The methods of acquiring political values throughout one's lifetime.
What is political socialization?
The belief that government should have as little influence as possible on its people.
What is libertarianism?
Known as "The father of the Constitution."
Who is James Madison?
Prevents filibusters in the Senate and can end them with a 3/5s vote.
What is Cloture?
The Amendment that created the Equal Protection Clause.
What is the 14th Amendment?
Controlled by the Federal Reserve.
What is monetary policy?
This act outlawed discrimination.
What is the 1964 Civil Rights Act?