Foundations of Democracy
Interactions Between Branches of Government
Civil Rights and Liberties
Political Ideology
Political Participation
Federalist Papers
Supreme Court Cases
The 7 Articles
According to Mr. Nallenweg
Naturalization Test
Before & After
Political Lingo
100
A document written opposing the Constitution and in opposition to the Federalist Papers, advocating for a weaker federal government
What is Brutus no. 1?
100
These are the names of Both Chambers of Congress
What are The House of Representatives and the Senate?
100
This amendment protects the right to counsel
What is the 6th amendment?
100
The Process by which political values are passed on to the next generation.
What is political socialization?
100
These states sometimes vote for the republican sometimes, and the democrat other times
What are swing states?
100
This was the original purpose of the Federalist Papers.
What is defending the US Constitution?
100
This court case established protections for symbolic AND student speech.
Tinker v Des Moines
100
You can find these in Article 1 Section 8
The enumerated powers of Congress
100
States could pretty much do whatever they wanted until this document written in 1777
Articles of Confederation
100
The Secretary of State and the Attorney General are examples of two positions in the presidents _______.
Cabinet
100
This 2010 Supreme Court case applied the Second Amendment to the states & this also refers to the team that won 6 NBA titles in the 1990s.
McDonald v. Chicago Bulls
100
This 'F Word' in American politics gives each state the power to make laws on matters
Federalism
200
Three types of Democracy
What are pluralist, elitist, representative, direct, and participatory democracy?
200
If the House files articles of impeachment against the president, or if the president vetoes a bill passed by Congress, what important principle is at work?
Checks and Balances
200
This Clause in the First Amendment prevents teachers from leading students in classroom prayers.
200
They value stronger involvement from the federal government in business and fiscal policy, social equality, and strong entitlement programs.
What are Liberals? (Democrats)
200
News media outlets report the results of public opinion polls that show the relative popularity of presidential candidates, coverage that turns the election into more of a race than a debate. This type of reporting shares its name with something you’d see at a racetrack.
Horse race journalism
200
Air is to fire as this is to factions.
What is liberty?
200
US vs Lopez established that this clause could not be used to justify gun control.
200
The president's power of Commander in Chief and the power to pardon individuals is found in this article
Article II
200
Citizens United led the creation of these groups which are able to spend unlimited amounts of money to influence the outcome of elections
Super PACs
200
The position next in line for the presidency after the president & vice-president
Speaker of the House
200
This 1776 document argues that governments derive “their just powers from the consent of the governed” and may be altered if they fail to protect natural rights, and it’s also the 1996 blockbuster in which humans unite to fight off an alien invasion on July 4th.
Declaration of Independence Day
200
This is the idea that the government is not all powerful and must operate within certain bounds
Limited Government
300
This group sought a strong national government over a large republic, where the influence of factions would be minimized.
Who are the Federalists?
300
This chamber of Congress holds the power to confirm Cabinet Members and Supreme Court Justices, advise and consent to treaties, and remove the President from office after impeachment.
What is the Senate?
300
This court case established that freedom of the press includes a heavy presumption against government censorship, and the documents can be published by the press.
New York Times v US
300
They value supply-side economics, limited scope of government, and traditional values.
What are conservatives? (Republicans)
300
A type of election where voters can choose to take a ballot for either party
300
This Federalist Paper argues that checks and balances will prevent any one branch from becoming tyrannical
Federalist 51
300
This overturned Plessy vs Furguson
What is Brown vs Board of Education?
300
This "sup"er important clause is found in Article 6
Supremacy Clause
300
This happens when state legislatures redraw the legislative districts to gain a political advantage, and it happens every 10 years (or whenever it's convenient)
Gerrymandering
300
Identify one power that is reserved ONLY for the states
Education, Voting, Marriage, Licenses, etc.
300
This type of party often forms around a single issue or charismatic leader and can influence major elections by drawing votes away from Democrats or Republicans & according to this 2009 hit song, “nodding your head like yeah” might be a sign you approve of a political platform at a national convention
Third Party in the USA
300
When the Supreme Court hands down a decision, they are typically establishing one of these, which sets the standard for all future cases
Precedent
400
The idea that power to rule comes from the consent of the Governed.
400
Lobbyists from the National Education Association (NEA), a teachers’ advocacy group, meet with members of the House Committee on Education and Labor and officials from the Department of Education to discuss proposed changes to federal funding for public schools. This illustrate which concept?
Iron Triangle
400
Based on the intrepretation of the Due Process clause of the 14th amendment this doctrine applies certain Ammendments of the Bill of Rights on a State level
What is Selective Incorporation?
400
This Economic Theory, often favored by Liberals, advocates for strong government intervention in the economy, especially during recessions and depressions.
What is Keynesian Economics
400
Most states in the electoral college use this 3-word method to allocate the electoral votes
Winner Take All
400
This Federalist Paper argues that the executive branch must be quick and decisive in an emergency
400
Reaffirmed the Necessary and Proper Clause allows the Federal Government to open a National Bank.
What is McCollough vs Maryland?
400
Federalist 78 is explaining many of the things in this article
Article III
400
You can't yell fire in a crowded theater because of this court case
400
This person is the current Speaker of the House
Mike Johnson
400
A directive issued by the president and the rule you learned in math class that tells you to handle parentheses and exponents first combine into this merged phrase
Executive Order of Operations
400
To ensure accuracy and avoid bias, reputable polling organizations choose participants using this method, where each individual has an equal probability of being selected.
Random Sampling
500
This Clause in the Constitution is most often cited when expanding federal powers beyond what is specifically mentioned in the Constitution, specifically powers of the Legislative Branch.
What is the Necessary and Proper Clause
500
Identify the three models of representation for members of Congress
Trustee, Delegate, Politico
500
This process protects individuals in America by requiring the government to follow specific laws, restrictions, and procedures before punishing anyone for a crime.
Due Process of Law - Procedural
500
When Congress raises revenue through taxation and sets federal spending levels to influence unemployment or growth, it is practicing this type of economic policy.
Fiscal Policy
500
This model of voting behavior describes citizens who pick candidates based on which choice they believe will give them the most personal benefit. In their minds, it's this sort of choice
Rationale choice
500
Federalist No. 78 emphasizes that the judiciary must rely on this to enforce its decisions, underscoring its lack of enforcement power.
The Executive Branch
500
This confirmed that districts cannot be drawn to benefit racial Minorities.
Shaw vs Reno
500
This article of the Constitution outlines the Amendment Process
Article 5
500
And everyone else in America, this is the greatest college football team in the country
Indiana Hoosiers
500
Name the Governor of your state
Mike Braun
500
This legal principle prevents police from using evidence found during a search without a warrant, and it’s also a common saying for a general guideline or rough estimate.
Exclusionary Rule of Thumb
500
By dividing seats in the House of Representatives according to population, feflecting the principle that government is based on the consent of the governed, this constitutional procedure determines how many members each state gets.
Apportionment