Foundations of Democracy
This principle establishes that government power comes from the consent of the governed
What is... Popular Sovereignty
They have the power to declare war
Who is... Congress?
The constitutional clause is named in Baker v. Carr
What is... The Equal Protection Clause?
The process by which individuals form their political beliefs
What is... Political Socialization?
The amendment that eliminated poll taxes
What is... the 24th amendment?
DAILY DOUBLE (Triple?): The article of the constitution that outlines the amendment process (extra points for correct roman numeral use)
-More extra points: Describe the amendment process
What is...
200 Points- Article 5
400 Points- Article V
600 Points- proposal by 2/3 state legislatures or 2/3 of federal congress, ratified by 3/4 of states or 3/4 of state conventions
The role of the Supreme Court in the U.S. government
What is... to interpret the law?
Describe how political ideologies influence policy-making
What is... they shape parties' platforms and legislative agendas?
DAILY DOUBLE (Triple?): The factors that influence voter turnout
200 points for each
What is...
- State election laws
- Barriers to voting
- Demographics
- Political Efficacy
What concept involves dividing governmental powers between national and state levels?
What is... Federalism?
The purposeful redrawing of congressional districts to help a specific group
DAILY DOUBLE: The rights provided by the 6th amendment
300 points if you name one right
DOUBLE if you name ALL rights
What is...
Rights in criminal trials.
a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury
to be aware of the criminal charges
to confront witnesses during the trial
to have witnesses appear in the trial
the right to counsel
An event that can change the way a larger age group views politics as a whole
What is... a generational effect?
DAILY DOUBLE:
What electoral system is used in the electoral college for MOST states?
Which states use a different system?
What is...
300 Points- the winner take all system?
600 Points- Nebraska and Maine
Name the constitutional provision used in US v. Lopez
What is... the commerce clause?
Coming from the federal government, this funding allows states to spend the money flexibly.
What is... a block grant?
Name the constitutional idea present in McDonald v. Chicago
What is... Selective incorporation from the due process clause of the 14th amendment
The political party that young voters or those who live in urban areas most likely identify with
What is... the democratic party?
Those that advocate for specific issues and influence policymakers through efforts like lobbying
What is... interest groups?
Name the main argument presented in Brutus No. 1
What is... the fear of a powerful central government undermining state sovereignty?
The constitutional check of the legislative branch over the executive branch, reviewing and monitoring implementation of public policy
What is... Congressional Oversight?
The constitutional provision that allows the US Government to obtain personal information or property from citizens
What is... the search and seizure clause of the fourth amendment
An informal power of the President where they have a unique platform and ability to use the visibility and prestige of the office to advocate for their agenda and influence public opinion.
What is... Bully Pulpit?
Name a piece of legislation that would directly lead to an increase of minority legislative members in Congress?
What is... the Voting Rights Act of 1965