Federalism
Define federalism
distribution of power from the federal government to state to local government
Explain dual federalism
complete separation between federal and state powers
The primary agent of socialization is
parents
True or False: conservatism and liberalism are political parties
FALSE
The first 10 Amendments are called the...
Bill of Rights
powers just for states are called
reserved powers
Explain cooperative powers
more shared powers/responsibilities between state + federal government
The primary agents of political socialization are...
race, gender, education, social-economic status, religion, family
True or False: A liberal is likely to support universal healthcare
True
Which 2 amendments deal with rights of the accused (criminal cases)
5th + 6th
Article 6 of the Constitution covers the....
Supremacy Clause
Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 outlines the
Elastic Clause
If you are uneducated, how does that impact voting
less likely to vote
True or False: Someone who is on the conservative end of the spectrum is likely to value military spending
True
How many amendments are there?
27
Plessy v. Ferguson ruled that
separate but equal/ segregation was ok
Congress' ability to declare war is an example of which type of power
reserved
Define political culture
Set of attitudes, beliefs and sentiments that give order and meaning to a political process and which provide the underlying assumptions and rules that govern behavior in the political system
moderate/centrist
Which amendment was repealed?
18th
Too much to type
Explain how the 14th amendment applies to federalism
citizens are guaranteed equal protection under law in all states with equal opportunity regardless of the state you're in
Economic liberals want what from government?
increased aid and support
Liberals are on the ________________ of the spectrum and Conservatives are on the ________________.
Left, Right
What is the 27th Amendment?
No law varying the compensation for the services of the Senators and Representatives shall take effect, until an election of Representatives shall have intervened.