Unit 1
Which philosopher argued that people have natural rights—life, liberty, and property?
John Locke
What is one reason why the Articles of Confederation did not work
Reasons: did not have the power to tax, could not draft an army, needed all 13 states' approval for a new law, and no president
How many House of Representatives and Senators are there?
House of Reps: 435
Senators: 100
What are the two political parties in the United States?
Democrats and Republicans
How many electoral votes are needed to become president?
270
What type of government is run by religion
Theocracy
What was the major difference between the Virginia and New Jersey Plans?
The Virginia Plan wanted representation based on the population, and the New Jersey Plan wanted equal representation
How many supreme court justices are there?
9
What animals represent the political parties?
Democrats: Donkey
Republicans: Elephant
What is the minimum amount of Electoral Votes every state has
3 votes. 2 from the senators and 1 house of rep
What was Thomas Hobbes' view on human nature?
Hobbes believed that people are naturally selfish
What compromise created a bicameral legislature with both equal and population-based representation?
The Great Compromise
What is Gerrymandering?
Redrawing districts to favor one political party over another
Which ideology generally supports more government involvement in social programs—liberal or conservative?
Liberal
True or False: A candidate can win by ignoring parts of the nation
True
What central argument does Frederick Douglass make in “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?”
Douglass called out America's hypocrisy. The nation was celebrating its independence while maintaining the institution of slavery.
Name a main difference between the Federalist and Anti-Federalist
One main difference: The Federalists wanted a big government; the Anti-Federalists wanted a small government.
Another: The Federalists wanted the Constitution; the Anti-Federalists wanted to keep the Articles of Confederation.
Name three roles of the president
Chief Executive, Chief Diplomat, Chief Legislator, Chief of Party, Chief of State, Commander in Chief
According to the media bias chart, does CNN lean left or right? What about Fox News, left or right?
CNN: Left
Fox News: Right
True or False: The Founding Fathers trusted the people to choose the president.
False
Why is Abigail Adams’ “remember the ladies” letter historically significant?
It's regarded as one of the earliest instances in American history of someone advocating for women's rights.
Name 3 rights in the Bill of Rights
1. Freedom of speech, religion, press, to peacefully assemble, and petition the government
2. Right to bear arms
3. No quartering of soldiers
4. Protection of unreasonable search and seizures
How does a bill become a law?
Starts with an idea, then goes to committees, house floor debates, senate floor debates, conference committee reviews it, sends it to the president for signature or veto
Name 3 ways people get their Political Ideology
Socioeconomic Status, Education, The Law, The Media, Geographic Location, Ethnic Heritage, Gender, Friends, Family
True or false: The person who wins the popular vote always becomes president
False