Documents
What amendment states that you must be 21 years or older to buy alcohol?
9th amendment
Articles of confederation
prior to the constitution, this doc gave states the power be primary policy makers
The minimum age of U.S. senator
30 years old
John Locke
believed it was the government's responsibility to protect private property and natural rights
Media consolidation
Trend toward a few large corporations owning most of the media outlets in the country
What amendment states American's have the freedom of speech?
First amendment
McColloch vs Maryland
1819 supreme court that gave the national government increased power by developing the doctrine of implied powers
Minimum age that a President of the U.S. must be
35 years old
Virginia Plan
Was proposed by Madison established the 3 branches of gov't (exec, leg, judicial)
Horse race journalism
Ability of the media to put a candidate "up in the race" by covering them favorably
What amendment states have freedom of double jeopardy, Freedom of due process, and Freedom from Self Incrimination?
Fifth amendment.
US vs Lopez
This opinion issued on of the first major checks on Congress's power over interstate commerce, overturning a law about where one could take a gun
The power to determine the constitutionality of a government action
judicial review
New Jersey Plan
Central gov't has powers of taxation and regulation of interstate trade
The process of political socialization
the "process by which individuals learn and frequently internalize a political lens framing their perception of how power is arranged.."
What amendment gave people of color the right to vote?
15th amendment
Gibbons vs Ogden
In this early case, the national government's power was expanded based on an expansion of the commerce clause
What power does the Legislative branch have over the Judicial branch for checks and balances?
Confirming or rejecting all judicial appointments
Three-Fifths Compromise
compromise that said that said that slaves equaled 3/5 of a person for taxation and representation
Watchdog
The responsibility of media to male public aware of corruption, unethical actions.
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th amendment
Marbury vs Madison
supreme court case that established the principle of judicial review
What power does the Executive have over the Legislative branch for check and balances?
Veto laws
Checks and balances
A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power
Agenda setting
Focus of media on an issue may cause the government to move to deal with the issue because it is on the cover of the newspaper or a lead story on the network news.