Bill of Rights
What right is protected by the second amendment?
The right to bear arms
What was the ruling in Texas v. Johnson?
Flag burning is protected free speech
What is double jeopardy ?
You cannot be tried for the same crime more than once.
Why is political socialization important?
It helps us understand how we formed our political ideology.
What are the five rights protected by the first amendment?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, right to petition and assemble
What was the ruling in Gideon v. Wainwright?
The sixth amendment right to an attorney applies to the states
Describe the two clauses under the first amendment’s freedom of religion.
Free exercise clause - people have the right to their own beliefs and the government may not prohibit religious practices
Establishment clause - the government may not establish an official religion or favor one religion over others
What are linkage institutions? Give 3 examples.
Institutions that connect people to the government.
Ex: elections, media, interest groups, political parties
What is the process through which the Bill of Rights were applied to the states on a case by case basis?
Selective Incorporation
What amendment does Gitlow v. New York deal with?
What was the ruling in Gitlow v. New York?1st amendment - freedom of speech
Free speech can be limited if it threatens the basic existence of our governmentWhat is the exclusionary rule?
Why is polling important?
It helps candidates understand how the public feels about - about candidates, issues, parties.
4th - protection from unreasonable searches and seizures
5th - eminent domain, self-incrimination (remain silent, double jeopardy
6th - fair and speedy trial, right to a lawyer
8th - protection from cruel and unusual punishmentWhat amendment does DC v. Heller deal with?
What was the ruling?
What is due process?
The government may not take someone’s life, liberty, or property without going through a fair and just process to prove their guilt.
What are the steps of public policy formation?
Identify problem —> research problem —> address problem —> review solution to problem
What protections did the 9th and 10th amendments provide?
9th amendment - the list of rights in the Constitution are not exhaustive, we have more rights than the ones listed
10th amendment - any powers not given to the federal government by the Constitution are given to the states or the people
What clause does Wisconsin v. Yoder deal with?
What was the ruling in the case?
Free exercise clause of the first amendment
Amish parents were not compelled to send their kids to school after the 8th grade as the learning in schools could go against religious beliefs and practices of the Amish.What is the purpose of the Lemon Test?
Describe the three prongs.
To determine if government actions violate the 1st amendment - establishment clause.
Entanglement - actions must not entangle gov in religious affairs
Effect - actions must not advance or prevent religious practice
Purpose - action must have a secular (non-religious) purpose
How do life cycle effects and generational effects affect one’s political development?
Life cycle effects - your stage in life dictates the issues you care about
Generational effects - major events affect society as a whole