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How many amendments are there?
10.
What is federalism?
A constitutional agreement where power is distributed to the federal and state governments.
What are 3 core beliefs of conservatives?
Nationalistic, Moralistic, Traditionalist, etc.
How many branches of government are there?
3
What are 3 sociological factors of political socialization?
Income, occupation, ethnic background, etc.
What does the second amendment do?
The right to bear arms and are able to form a state militia.
What are 4 reasons we have federalism?
Checks the growth of tyranny, unity without uniformity, encourages experimenting, and keeps the government closer to the people.
What are 3 core beliefs of liberals?
International, Individual Morals, Change is good, etc.
What does the executive branch do?
Enforces laws
What is Party Identification?
Which ever party you align with you vote for that party regardless of the conditions.
In the 1st amendment, what are the five freedoms stated?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, petition.
What does the Supremacy clause state?
That the constitution and laws of the US shall be the supreme.
Do Republicans want a large or small government?
Small government.
What does the legislative branch do?
Makes/creates laws
What is Straight Ticket Voting?
Selecting only members of your party fir akk ballot positions.
What is the Establishment Clause?
The government is unable to establish one religion for all.
What is the Commerce Clause?
Gives Congress the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states and with the Indian tribes.
Do Democrats support gay rights?
Yes.
What does the Judicial branch do?
Interpret/apply laws
Describe Split Ticket Voting.
Selecting people of different political parties for different positions on your ballot.
What is the Free Exercise Clause?
You're allowed to practice/not practice the religion of your choice.
What are federal mandates?
Who is more likely to create and fun programs for those with lower incomes?
Democrats.
What are checks and balances?
Each branch is a subject to checks by the other two branches.
How do family ties play a part in this?
9/10 married couples share the same party beliefs. 2/3 children vote along their parent's party beliefs.