What is federalism?
The sharing of power between national and state government.
How many justices are on the Supreme Court of the United States?
9
Republican and Democrat
What is mass media?
Television, radio, newspapers, magazines, the Internet and other means of popular communication.
What is the difference between civil rights and civil liberties?
Civil liberties protect individuals from the government taking away their rights, and civil rights protect people from discrimination.
What's fiscal federalism?
How our federal system distributes funds and administrative duties among the federal, state, and local governments.
How long do the justices serve on the Supreme Court?
For life
What is a party-centered campaign?
What is the key to political success through media?
Effective Communication
What foundational document discusses civil rights?
What is the difference between dual and marble cake federalism?
While Marble Cake Federalism, or cooperative federalism, integrates the powers of the federal and state governments, Layer Cake Federalism, or dual federalism, clearly separates their authority.
What is stare decisis?
Let the decision of the other court stand.
What do campaign finance laws do?
The power to declare a legislation or an action taken by the executive branch to be null and void.
What percentage of presidential campaign spending is TV ad's?
60%
Where are civil liberties located in the Constitution?
Establish schools, local governments, regulate trade, conduct elections, and provide for public safety?
What is judicial review and what court case established it?
The authority to declare a law or an executive branch action null and void, and Marbury v. Madison
What do parties at the national levels do?
Write policy, elect candidates who will legislate, and maintain power.
What does this definition refer to; specific locations from which news frequently emanates, such as Congress or the White House?
Beats
What is prior restraint and is the government allowed to do it?
Action taken by the government to forbid expression or speech before it occurs, and no.
What are some of the powers the national and state governments share?
Raise taxes, criminal justice, provide for the public welfare, borrow money, build roads, and charter banks.
What are the levels of courts?
District, Appellate, Supreme
What are some barriers for third parties?
Single member districts, money/resources, and winner-take-all voting.
What describes most news coverage today?
What are the 4 time, place, and manner restrictions?
Must be content neutral, must serve a significant government interest, must be narrowly tailored, and must be adequate alternative ways of expression.