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What is the term used to describe powers shared by the national and state governments?
concurrent powers
What is the process by which a person forms his or her political views?
political socialization
What case held a national ban on guns in a school zone had violated the commerce clause?
U.S v. Lopez
What are the 3 basic rights that must be protected by the government?
Life, liberty, and property
What Amendments does the Bill of Rights include?
The first 10
What is popular sovereignty?
The belief that the authority and legitimacy of government is based in the consent and authority of the individuals living within it's boundaries
What is majority rule?
Governance according to the expressed preference of the majority
What is checks & balances?
Governance according to the expressed preference of the majority
What are implied powers?
Powers inferred from the express powers that allow congress to Cary out its functions
What are expressed powers?
powers given explicitly to the national government and listed in the constitution
What is suffrage?
The right to vote
What are natural rights?
The rights to all people to dignity worth; also called human rights
What are civil liberties?
Constitutional freedoms guaranteed to all citizens
What is the cloture rule?
Prevents filibustering and ends debate in the Senate, by a 3/5s vote of the Senate
What are concurrent powers?
Powers shared by the federal and state government.
What is a filibuster?
A lengthy speech designed to delay or kill the vote on a bill; used only in the Senate
What is gerrymandering?
Drawing of congressional districts to favor one political party/group over another
What is impeachment?
Bringing charges of wrongdoing against a govt official by the House of Representatives
What is an incumbent?
The person currently holding office
What is an interest group?
A group of private citizens whose goal is to influence &shape public policy
What is lobbying?
Attempting to influence policymakers though a variety of methods
What is logrolling?
The exchange of political favors for support of a bill
What are mandates?
Requirements imposed by the national govt on state & local governments to comply w/ fed. rules ®ulation
What is jurisdiction?
The authority of the courts to hear &decide issues in certain cases
What is impoundment?
Refusal of the president to spend money Congress has appropriated