Unit1
Who where Thomas Hobbes and John Locke?
Hobbes: English author known for his book ‘ the leviathan’
Locke: English philosopher who was best known for his book’ two treaties on government ( 1689)’
Why do people not vote?
Unable due to illness
In jail
Don’t vote cause they don’t like any candidates
They are between the ages of 18-25
What is polling?
Whenever people gather information during the election process to see who is going to be the next president
( to check public opinion and gain for voters)
What are the requirements to be a member of the house
Be a US citizen for 7 yrs. Be at least 25, must live naturally in the untied states at the time of election
What is the 2nd amendment
The right to bear arms
What is federalism
A constitutional agreement where power is distributed to the federal and state governments
What is party identification?
Whenever you align yourself with one party bro when you vote you just vote for whoever is in the same party as you regardless of who they are.
Who is the man John Kennedy hired during his campaign ?
Louis harris
How long do senators serve in office?
6 yrs
What is the fourth amendment
Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures
What is the commerce and the supremacy clauses?
Commerce clause: gives congress the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations, the states, and Indian tribes Supremacy clause: states that the constitution and laws of the us shall be the supreme law of the land
What are three things conservatives believe in?
Possible answers:
Moralistic, traditionalists , military emphasis, individual responsibility, limited gov., free market, pure capitalism
What are three basic ways people are nominated for presidency
Self announcement, convention, direct primaries, and petions
Who takes over when the president of the senate is not there to watch over the senate
The vice president of the senate
What is the 22nd amendment
Limited the amount of time a president can serve ( 8 yrs)
How many people did the stars select to go to the constitution convention and how many actually went?
74 where selected to go but only 55 showed up
Possible answers: individual morals, change is good, domestic emphasis, brotherhood of man, expansive gov. , fair market, just capitalism.
What is a political party?
a group of people who seem to control the government through winning elections
what is the presidents primary military power?
commander and chief of the army and navy of the United States
What is the 6th amendment
Gives rights to criminal defendants and a public trial without delay
What are five weakness of the articles of confederation?
Cannot control foreign or domestic tradE
Can’t change the a of c unless All 13 stars agree
Can’t make the stew do anything
No one was in charge.
What is political socialization and what are the two factors?
Political socialization: the process by which people gain political attitudes and opinions
The factors: sociological and psychological
What are something things that political parties do?
Nominate candidates
Act as a bonding agent
Act as a governing agent
How long do the Supreme Court justices serve for?
life terms
Excessive bail shall not be required nor excessive fines imposed nor cruel or unusual punishment