Constitutional Beginnings
American Documents
American Federalism
Vocab
Case Cards
100
people vote, have equal say, and have the power. The power resides with the people.
What is The Traditional Theory of Democracy
100
documents that established gov. before the constitution. states had too much power, and federal government too little power
What are the articles of confederation?
100
states have their own economic policies.
What is Fiscal Federalism?
100
homer challenged a louisiana state law that banned blacks from the first-class section in a train. Even though Homer had only had 10% African american ancestry.
What is Plessy Vs. Ferguson
200
it is the source of political socialization.
What is Family, Friends, and Media.
200
farmers revolted and burn down building. the federal government could do no action under the Articles of Confederation
What was Shay's rebllion?
200
how the power in government is distributed.
What is Federalism?
200
groups in society to help represent popular ideas that influence the government.
What are interest groups
200
Ernesto was charged and convicted of reape and kidnapping. During his interrogation he was not told what the consequences would be if he answered questions.
What is Miranda Vs. Arizona
300
believed in the need for government. human nature is chaotic.
What are the Ideals of thomas hobbes?
300
Equal representation for all states, and proportional representation. One by population, one by states.
What is the connecticut/great compromise
300
states and federal government working together.
What is cooperative?
300
an incumbent using government money for local spending.
What is pork barrelling?
300
Norma McCorvey violated Texas state law that banned all abortions.
What is Roe Vs. Wade
400
People are given natural rights, limited government, and human nature is good.
What are the ideals of John Locke?
400
couting blacks as population, but not a full person for representation.
What is the 3/5ths compromise?
400
states and federal government working seperate.
What is dual federalism?
400
the amount of influence the public believes they have.
What is political efficacy?
400
Pennsylvania law reqiured that a women seeking abortions had to wait 24 hours, that minors had to get consent from their parents, and that a married woman had to notify her husband she was going to have an abortion.
What is Planned Parenthood Vs. Casey
500
too many ideas influencing the government to the point of no progress.
What is Hyperpluralism
500
punishing a crime without trial. (illegal)
What are bills of attainder?
500
the transfer of power from central government to local government over time.
What is devolution?
500
congress shall have the power to lay and collect taxes on incomes. (amendment)
What is the 16th amendment?
500
Gregory Lee Johnson was arrested for burning a United States Flag protesting Ronald Reagan's policies.
What is Texas Vs. Johnson
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