Foundations of Democracy
This plan during the Constitutional Convention led to the creation of a bicameral legislature with different representation models in each chamber.
The Great Compromise
List the three branches in our federal government
What is the term used to describe how people acquire their political beliefs and identities?
Identify one way that interest groups can influence public policy.
Possible answers include: Campaign on behalf of a candidate; donate to a candidate; lobby a public official; spread public awareness on an issue
Which amendments make up the Bill of Rights?
The first ten amendments
This federalist paper justified why a single President was needed and why that President should be allowed sufficient resources and powers to perform their job.
Federalist Paper No. 70
Identify one way that the Senate can check the President's power.
Possible answers include: they have to approve the President's nominees; they hold the trial of impeachment; they have to approve treaties made by the President
Which terms are featured on either end of a binary political spectrum?
Liberal & conservative
Which type of political organizations raise and spend unlimited funds from corporations, unions, and individuals to advocate for or against political candidates?
Super PACs
These two amendments establish the civil liberty of due process for all Americans
5th and 14th Amendment
This term was coined by John Locke and is a principle alluded to in the Declaration of Independence. It refers to an inherent agreement between the people and their government
Social contract
Name two formal powers of the President
Possible answers include: power to veto legislation; power to create treaties; power to appoint ambassadors and other officials; commander-in-chief of the military
In this type of poll, a pollster will ask someone who they voted for right after casting their vote.
Exit poll
Identify the three groups in the iron triangle.
This case partially incorporated the 5th Amendment, specifically a person's liberty to be told their due process rights before giving statements to the police in the event of their arrest
Miranda v. Arizona
This clause in the Constitution is why federal laws will always trump conflicting state laws
Supremacy Clause
Briefly explain the process to remove a federal official from office and the branches of government involved.
House impeaches and Senate holds the trial of impeachment. Chief Justice of SCOTUS presides over trial.
Identify two demographics that are most likely to vote.
Answers include; wealthier Americans; women; White and Asian Americans; older Americans
Buckley v. Valeo and Citizens United v. FEC
This court case determined that the government could limit speech if it presented a "clear and present danger"
Schenck v. U.S.
Both of these Federalist Papers were written by Alexander Hamilton to justify the powers of particular branches of government
Federalist Papers No. 70 & 78
Which clause was used to justify the decision in the McCulloch v. Maryland case?
The Necessary & Proper Clause (Elastic Clause)
Identify three traits of a reliable public opinion poll
Possible answers include: random sampling; large sample size; unbiased/neutral questioning; representative sample
Name all four linkage institutions.
The media, elections, political parties, and interest groups
Name all five freedoms in the First Amendment
Freedom of speech, petition, assembly, religion, and press.