Documents
What document is known as the supreme law of the land?
The constitution
What is federalism?
A constitutional agreement where power is distributed to the federal and state governments.
What are the 2 main political parties?
Democrat and republican
What created the government we have today?
The constitution
What factor influences voters?
Political socialization
What are a couple of topics the constitution discusses?
The powers of the government and states, the limits of the states and government, citizens rights, election process, removal of office process, ect.
How does the government influence states abilities?
Through the use of grants/money.
What lead to democrats and republicans differing ways of thinking.
They have two very different sets of core beliefs.
What limits the government?
Federalism and the constitution.
What is political socialization?
The process by which people gain political attitudes and opinions.
What does the commerce clause state?
Congress is able to regulate commerce with foreign nations, several states, and with the Indian tribes.
Through federalism what are the 3 types of powers given to the gov.?
Expressed power, implies powers, and inherent powers.
What are a few opinion differences between democrats and republicans.
Republicans are pro-life, want a small government, want lower taxes, want national Security, family values, they favor the 2nd amendment, and they want free market capitalism. Democrats are pro-choice, want a Large Government, want Higher Taxes, want individual Rights, want gay Rights, want gun control, and want to focus on environmental issues
In what article in the constitution does it discuss the outline for the government?
Article I
How is political socialization categorized/affected?
Through sociological factors and psychological factors.
What and where is the full faith and credit clause?
In article IV and says that states have to respect public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of other states.
Why does the US use federalism?
It checks the growth of tyranny, it allows unity without uniformity, encourages experimenting, keeps government closer to the people
What are some of the liberal core beliefs?
International, individual morals, change is good, domestic emphasis, brotherhood of man, expansive gov., fair market, or just capitalism.
What are the foundations of the government?
Sovereignty, limited government, balanced government, and democratic participation.
What are some sociological factors that affect political socialization?
Income, Occupation, Education , Gender, Age, Religious affiliation, Ethnic Background (race), Geography, or Family beliefs.
What needs to be done in order to amend the constitution?
A three-fourths majority by both houses of congress, national convention, or constitutional convention.
How is federalism ensured to work?
States are prohibited from making treaties, printing its own money, taxing imports/exports. The federal government is prohibited from exercising its powers that interfere with the states abilities to perform its responsibilities.
What are some of conservatives core beliefs?
Nationalistic, Moralistic, Traditionalist, Military Emphasis, Individual Responsibility, Limited Government, Free Market, or Pure Capitalism
What caused the creation of our government now?
Being ruled by a king in Britain and the articles of confederation
What are the psychological factors that affect political socialization?
Party identification, straight ticket voting, and split ticket voting