Unit 1: Foundation of American Democracy
This Enlightenment thinker argued that people have natural rights to life, liberty, and property.
John Locke
This branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws.
Judicial branch
This political ideology generally supports limited government intervention in the economy and emphasizes individual responsibility.
conservatism
This is the act of casting a ballot in an election.
voting
This amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
1st amendment
This document, written in 1776, justified the American colonies’ break from Great Britain.
Declaration of Independence
This constitutional principle divides power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
separation of powers
This document outlines the fundamental beliefs and policy positions of a political party.
party platform
This amendment lowered the voting age in the United States from 21 to 18.
26th amendment
This amendment guarantees the right to bear arms.
2nd amendment
This foundational principle means that government power comes from the consent of the governed.
popular sovereignty
This power allows the president to reject legislation passed by Congress.
veto
This model suggests that political attitudes are shaped by factors like family, education, and media over time
political socialization?
This type of election determines which candidate will represent a political party in the general election.
primary election
This clause in the Fourteenth Amendment has been used to apply most Bill of Rights protections to the states.
Due Process Clause
This clause in the U.S. Constitution establishes that federal law takes precedence over state laws.
Supremacy Clause
This Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review
Marbury v. Madison
This type of poll asks the same group of people the same questions over an extended period of time.
panel survey
This law requires groups that spend money to influence elections to disclose their donors and expenditures
Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA)
This Supreme Court case established the “clear and present danger” test for limiting speech.
Schenck v. United States
In Federalist No. 10, James Madison argued that this type of government would best control the effects of factions.
a large republic
This congressional power allows the Senate to approve or reject presidential appointments and treaties.
advice and consent
This clause in the First Amendment protects the right to express opinions without government interference, often debated in cases involving symbolic speech.
Free Speech Clause
This Supreme Court case held that limits on independent political expenditures by corporations and unions violate the First Amendment.
Citizens United v. FEC
This Supreme Court case required police to inform suspects of their rights before interrogation.
Miranda v Arizona