Clauses of the Constitution
This clause states that Federal Laws and the Constitution will overrule State Laws
Supremacy Clause
What is the civil liberty at issue in Citizens United v. FEC
Freedom of Speech
This major political party focuses on liberal ideologies
Democrats
True or False: Federalist 78 establishes Judical Review and Life time appointments
FALSE: these are established in the CONSTITUTION (Article 3). Federalist 78 only supports these ideas
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates a formal check on the power of the bureaucracy?
(A) A lobbyist representing the National Rifle Association refusing to meet with employees from the Department of Homeland Security
(B) The secretary of defense being called to testify before a congressional committee
(C) The White House chief of staff being formally censured by the president for publicly speaking out against the president’s policy goal
(D) A federal judge being impeached for making legal decisions based on bribes
(B) The secretary of defense being called to testify before a congressional committee
This clause gives the legislative branch (Congress) the power to regulate businesses and industries that engage in interstate trade
Commerce Clause
Explain the facts of Brown v. Board of Education
An african american student (Linda Brown) was denied access to an all white school due to her race
This major political party focuses on conservative ideologies
Republican
This document supports a powerful executive since it states that the president should be able to act quickly and decisively in times of crisis
Federalist 70
Which of the following is a true statement about the role of the media in providing citizens with information?
A. Investigative reporting dominates the news because it is less expensive than political commentary
B. Demand for instantaneous news reporting has led to the growth of 24-hour news operations and a shift to online media consumption.
C. The media is increasingly controlled by the major political parties, who determine which stories are covered by the press.
D. There has been an increase in social media and Internet news consumption by the public, causing the top five media conglomerates to have greater control over public opinion.
B. Demand for instantaneous news reporting has led to the growth of 24-hour news operations and a shift to online media consumption.
This clause creates implied powers of the legislative branch
Elastic Clause or Necessary and Proper Clause
A student who is upset that they have to pray in public school every morning would cite this case to justify their disagreement
Engel v. Vitale
The way we acquire political beliefs through family, peers, and demographic characteristics amongst other factors is known as this
Political Socialization
According to the Letter from Birmingham Jail, this purpose of nonviolent protest is to create this.
Pressure on leaders to create change
An important Senate race takes place in the state of Georgia. Rather than focus on the issue positions taken by the candidates, a 24-hour cable news station instead focuses primarily on poll results and campaign strategies using a ̃big board ̃ to show the counties where each candidate has the most support. Which of the following is an effect of this type of new coverage?
(A) The electorate will be increasingly divided along partisan lines.
(B) The electorate will be more likely to turn out to vote on Election Day
(C) The electorate will be more likely to have expanded knowledge of the electoral process.
(D) The electorate will be less able to accurately compare the policy platforms of candidates running in the election.
(D) The electorate will be less able to accurately compare the policy platforms of candidates running in the election.
This clause creates implied powers of the executive branch
Take Care Clause
Thanks to this case you do not have to worry about living in racially segregated congressional districts
If you are someone who believes we should maximize personal freedom by not regulating social or economic life you fall under this ideology
Libertarian
Our current political climate where Democrats and Republicans rarely agree on bills and policy supports this documents ideas on issues of factions
Federalist 10
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates a member of Congress supporting pork-barrel legislation?
(A) A senator from a coal-producing state voting against a job-training program for coal miners
(B) A member of the House voting for urban renewal in exchange for increased funding for roads
(C) A senator from an agricultural state amending legislation to establish a potato research institute in his or her state
(D) A member of the House Armed Services Committee marking up a bill that will increase funding for military bases
(C) A senator from an agricultural state amending legislation to establish a potato research institute in his or her state
Explain the reasoning for the decision in Schenck v. United States
1st Amendment freedom of speech can be limited if it would create a clear and present danger
Explain how having a senate and house of representatives controlled by different parties would affect Congress' ability to pass laws
A divided government would make it more difficult to pass laws since both the house and senate need to pass the same bill to then become law.
Describe how the preamble of the US Constitution relates to the democratic principle of Popular Sovereignty
The government of the united states is based on the will and beliefs of the people as the preamble starts with "We the People."
Which of the following describes the Twenty-Fourth Amendment?
(A) It desegregated places of public accommodation
(B) It required elections for the United States Senate
(C) It reduced barriers to political participation on the basis of gender
(D) It eliminated poll taxes
(D) It eliminated poll taxes