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What does the first amendment entail?
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, petition
What is federalism
A mized or compound mode of gov. that combines a general gov with regional governments in a single political system, dividing the powers between the two
What party represents the donkey
Democrats
What are the 3 branches of the government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
The process by which people gain political attitudes and opinions
Which amendment allows POC to vote?
the 15th amendment
Why do we have federalism?
Checks the growth of tyranny
Which party is pro-choice
Republicans
What does the Executive branch do?
Enforce laws
How many people were unable to vote due to illness/or disease?
5-6 million people
what is the establishment clause
The government cannot create one mandatory religion
What is the Full Faith and Credit clause?
The constitutional requirement that each state recognize and uphold passed by any other state.
Which party is more supportive of the LGBTQ+ community
Democrats
What does checks and balances do?
Ensures no branch oversteps its bounds as all 3 branches overlook each other
What is atleast one factor that determines who a person is voting for?
Income
Occupation
Education
Gender
Age
Religious affiliation
Ethnic Background (race)
Geography
Family beliefs
what is the free exercise clause?
We are free to practice any religion or no religion at all
What are preemptions?
The invalidation of state law that conflicts with federal law.
What is Democrats stance on taxes
the higher income, the higher the taxes
Do the same laws as citizens apply to officials as well?
Yes
What is split ticket voting?
selecting people of different political parties for different positions on your ballot
what is the presidential succession order listed in the 25th amendment?
VP, Speaker of the House, Pro Tempore of the Senate, Sec of State, and Sec of Treasury
What are concurrent powers?
Governmental authority shared by national and state governments such as the power to tax residents
What is a a party convention?
A general meeting of a political party?
How does the Legislative branch get checked by the other branches?
Exec: Impeach president
Jud: Confirm or reject all Judicial appointments
What is straight ticket voting?
selecting only members of your party for all ballot positions