Constitution vocab
What does popular sovereignty mean?
Political power belongs to the people
1781
What were the rights granted under the 2nd amendment?
Right to bear arms
Explain how income level is tied to voting preferences.
As a person with low income, you will be looking for a candidate who is looking to lower taxes and supports government support programs.
True or False: under federalism, power is distributed between the federal and state government.
true
Define Constitutionalism
constitution is the most powerful thing in our government
When did the AofC end?
1787
What was the importance of the 13th amendment?
Abolished Slavery
Explain how the use of primary elections has led to candidates displaying less moderate beliefs and more extreme or divided beliefs.
In primary elections, extremists who believe in the need for drastic change to their side usually vote for extremists. This leads to candidates showing less moderate beliefs to gain more support. Also the election ballet shows the two primary parties, which makes it less likely for people to vote for third parties or moderates.
Purpose of Federalism
Checks the growth of tyranny
Allows unity without uniformity
Encourages experimentation
Keep government closer to the people
What is Separation of Powers?
The power of the government is split over three branches to ensure that government is not over powered.
What powers did the government have under the AofC?
Declare War-
Make peace
Sign treaties
Borrow money
What was the importance of the 15th amendment?
stated that it is illegal to deny voting rights based on skin color
Describe key beliefs of the Green Party.
based on the principles of green politics, such as social justice, environmentalism and nonviolence.
Human consciousness and awareness
abortion are women's choice
believe permanent border passes should be given to all verified residents of Canada and Mexico.
supports background checks for firearms.
Human kind depends on the diversity of the natural world for its existence.
Define expressed powers
things specifically stated in the first 3 articles of the Constitution( Regulate interstate commerce, declare war, raise a military)
Define Checks and balances
Each branch is subject to checks by the other two branches
Created so there is a constant balance of power
Ensures no branch oversteps its bounds as all 3 branches overlook each other
What was the national government not able to do under the AofC?
Collect taxes
Control foreign or domestic trade
Amend the AofC unless all 13 states agree
Force the states to do anything.
What was the 19th amendment?
amendment that stated that it is illegal to deny voting rights based on gender
what are some liberal beliefs?
International- global all together mentality
Individual morals- police ourselves with each person’s different morals
Change is good- adapt as needed when needed
Domestic Emphasis- people 1st
Brotherhood of man- community (takes a village)
Expansive government- do what's needed to help
Fair market- help balance the market keep it competitive
Just capitalism- set guidelines and standards for businesses to follow.
Define Implied powers
powers assumed by congress (create banks) comes from the necessary and proper clause
Define Federalism
The federal government and the individual state governments share powers.
This is created to ensure each state can be self-reliant
Also, a way to limit the federal government's control
What was the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?
Law passed by Congress to deal with western lands (Ohio, Michigan, etc…)
Outlaws slavery in the region. Prevents slavery to be brought to the northwest, which started the division between the north and south leading to the civil war.
How are the 15th and 19th amendments similar?
Both of these amendments were crucial to the equality of our society
What are some conservative beliefs?
Nationalistic- America always comes 1st
Moralistic- Must have laws and rules to instill moral in people
Traditionalist- if it's good for the past it's good for the future. Gay marriage/use of drrugs.
Military Emphasis- Protect us and ours (immigration; our safety to first)
Individual responsibility- help yourself (no gov programs)
Limited government- no handouts
Free markets- hands off, what happens happens approach
Pure capitalism- businesses do what they think is best. (we can’t truly have competition both business have the same wage/ no worker rights saved)
Define Inherent powers
powers in the field of foreign affairs (US can acquire or purchase territories)