Credible/Reliable
Identify one way to determine the credibility of a source.
-Qualifications of the writer
-Expert in the field
-Part of a reputable organization
-Scientific/peer-reviewed study
What is the term for the act of influencing someone's beliefs, attitudes, or actions through reasoning and argument?
Persuasion
The government receives its power from the consent of the governed
Popular Sovereignty
True or false?
Anti-Federalists felt that the new Constitution was good enough and did not require a bill of rights.
False
List the five freedoms of the First Amendment.
Religion, speech, assembly, press, petition
Credible or not?
"A newspaper prints an article about a bill and only quotes senators who support the bill."
Not credible
What is the term when both groups involved in policymaking must make concessions in order to reach an agreement?
Each branch has a check on the others so that no branch is too powerful
Checks and Balances
True or false?
Federalists supported the Necessary & Proper Clause, which allows Congress to do what it must to carry out its powers.
True
Which president served more than two terms, citing the ratification of the 22nd Amendment?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Credible or not?
"A proposed tax cut by Congress includes a recent report published by the Congressional Budget Office"
Credible
Congress = legislative branch
_____ = state legislature
General Assembly
The division of powers between a national government and state/local governments.
Federalism
Which clause of the Constitution states that the Constitution, laws of Congress, and treaties are all superior to state laws?
Supremacy Clause
Identify TWO amendments that extended suffrage to disenfranchised groups.
15th Amendment (African American men)
19th Amendment (women)
24th Amendment (poor)
26th Amendment (18-year olds)
Credible or not?
"A 24-hour television news report presents a video from a TikTok influencer that has over 5,000 views."
Not credible
What is one way that individuals can engage with the government?
-Letter-writing campaigns
-Public demonstrations
-Sign petitions
Anti-Federalists supported the idea that no one is above the law and that the people must set the boundaries for the government. This refers to which principle of government?
Limited Government
List one protection of the bill of rights that Anti-Federalists supported.
-Free speech
-Right to bear arms
-Freedom of religion
Describe the 12th Amendment.
The president and VP run on the same ticket; have separate ballots for the Electoral College
Credible or not?
"A city council proposal to build a new park includes graphs that indicate the social-emotional and community improvements that correlate with community parks."
Credible
What is the term for both parties that search for common ground or areas of mutual agreement in order to solve a conflict?
Consensus building
Separation of powers requires that the government's powers be divided among independent branches. Identify two powers of the legislative branch.
-Make laws
-Override veto (with 2/3 vote in each house)
-Impeach federal officers
-Declare war
-Coin money
-Approve treaties
Who is considered the Father of the Constitution and wrote the Bill of Rights?
James Madison
Describe the 25th Amendment
Establishes the line of presidential succession in case of death, disability, etc.