Political Parties
What are the colors for each political party?
Democrats- blue
Republicans- red
Do civil rights protect you from undue government action or discrimination?
Civil Rights
What are the 3 branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What did the court rule in the Brown V. Board of Education?
Overruled Plessy V. Ferguson and that segregation is unconstitutional.
What is inflation?
An increase in general price level/index
What core belief on taxes does the Republican party agree with?
Less taxes
What are some civil liberties?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, right to fair trial, and freedom to protest.
Which group of members make laws?
Congress
Which amendment was involved in the Tinker V. Des Moines?
1st Amendment
What happens during recession?
Increase money supply, decrease reserve requirement, decrease discount rate, buy bonds
What's a special election when citizens can vote to remove a public official from office?
Caucus
Which amendments deal with suffrage?
13, 14, 15, 19, 23, (24), 26
What does it mean to veto a bill?
Refuse to admit or approve, rejected by President.
What was the effect of Gideon V. Wainwright?
Defendants have the right to attorneys if they cannot afford one.
What's the point of public policy?
To address or solve problems that are current
Type of propaganda that calls opponents names...
Name Calling
What's the point of the 6th amendment?
Right to a speedy trial, right to legal state attorney
What's the purpose of the President's Cabinet?
Offer advice on important issues
5th amendment
Who handles public policies? (hint: public policies enforce laws)
Executive branch
What type of group whose purpose is to fund and support candidates and issues?
Lobbyists
Who insisted the Bill of Rights to be the first 10 amendments of the constitution?
George Mason, Founding Fathers
The nonmilitary government employees are part of the what?
Civil Service
What exactly is a landmark case and why is it important?
Court cases studied because of historical or legal significance that affects our system.
How have the labor movements change the laws today?
Labor force that is more diverse, more educated, safer with better working conditions