Unit 5
What does an open primary mean?
All voters can participate
The policy making process is very similar for all sorts of policy decisions, from agenda setting to evaluating the results of the policy. What is the name of this process?
the policy cycle
What is the name of the first 10 amendments that protect our most important civil rights?
The Bill of Rights
Who is Mr. Johnson's favorite president
Thomas Jefferson
What do we call a paid employee working for an interest group?
A lobbyist
Name one way a citizen can participate in the policy making process
Write a letter to your representative, public demonstration, campaigning for your preferred candidate
Which constitutional amendments granted legal protection to African Americans
14th
Bummer you lose 400 points
Womp Womp
What term is used for a special fundraising group candidates use during elections?
political action committee
What do we call the governmental policies aimed at the welfare, or well-being, of the people?
social policies
What famous document is considered the greatest petition ever written?
The Declaration of Independence
Lucky you! You gain 600 points
Lets go!!
How does voter turnout in the United States compare to voter turnout in other democratic countries?
It is lower
What is the name of the powers the Constitution gives to the state governments and forbids the national government from using?
reserved powers
The right to privacy is a ______ right found in the penumbra of the Constitution
Implied
Name me something you actually learned this year and how it will stick with you. Mr. Johnson will be the judge as to whether you get the points for this one.
Hmmmmm he is thinking
What is the term for a batch of political groups temporarily banding together?
Coalition
Imagine that you want to change the books that 10th graders are reading in English class.
You create a petition asking for change. Who do you send it to?
The local schoolboard
Defamation, Threats of Harm, Commercial Advertising
Mr. Johnson says the same things to end every class. Pretend you are him, and say his ending words.
Alright that's all I've got for yall. I hope you have great/fantastic rest of your day, and I will see you next time.