Unit 1
The central conflict of the Federalist-Anti-Federalist debates were
The scope and power of the Federal government
This case Oopened the door to Equal Protection Clause challenges to redistricting by deciding that such cases could be reviewed by federal courts.
Baker v. Carr
To which part of government did the Bill of Rights originally apply?
Federal only
The most important role in the political socialization of children is played by
the family
These documents are written by individuals or groups who are not directly involved in a given case but have expertise or insight to offer the court to assist in decision-making
amicus curiae
This kind of power allows both the Fed and state governments to levy taxes
concurrent powers
This type of committee meets to resolve differences when bills have passed each chamber of Congress in different versions
The "clear and present danger" standard is used to determine conditions under which this right can be limited
free speech
Which kind of tax public policies would Democrats be most likely to support?
a progressive income tax, or an additional tax on the wealthiest Americans
When party members meet to nominate a candidate for office, they participate in which kind of event?
caucus
Controversial education reforms such as "no child left behind" are examples of these coercive policies
unfunded mandates
the power to set specific guidelines around HOW laws are implemented and monitor compliance as well as testify before Congress
A group unhappy with local law enforcement distributes a memo to members encouraging physical confrontations with police officers. The leaders of the group are promptly arrested.
Which required Supreme Court cases best justifies the actions taken by law enforcement in this scenario?
Schenck v. United States
A poll that asks voters at randomly selected voting places whom they voted for so that election results can be predicted more quickly is called an
exit poll
Which age demographic consistently outvotes all others?
senior citizens
What important precedent was set in McCulloch v. Maryland?
solidified the supremacy of federal law over state law
resulted in the creation of "implied powers"
Describe the three parts of the "iron triangle"
Bureaucratic agencies, congressional committees, and interest groups
At a public high school, several students raised a banner and wore clothing in support of a candidate running in the upcoming presidential election during lunch period. The principal asked the students to put away the banner, citing safety concerns.
Which required Supreme Court cases is most relevant to this scenario?
Tinker v. Des Moines
A person loses his job and refuses to accept any government assistance to get back on his feet, instead relying on savings and seeking a new job immediately. Which of the core values would this person most relate to?
individualism
What was the effect of the 17th Amendment?
It allowed people to vote directly for senators
Which is a model of democracy that emphasizes the role of interest groups in advocating for public policy?
pluralist democracy
This Senate rule requires a 2/3 majority vote to bring debate to a close and end a filibuster
cloture
This was established in Miranda v. Arizona
police must inform criminal suspects of their constitutional rights before questioning suspects after arrest
Which political party would be most likely to support little to no national or state involvement in policymaking?
libertarian
Citizens who believe that their votes will have no effect on the outcome of an election can be said to have low
political efficacy