Unit 1
What is the Supremacy Clause?
Constitutional Clause that states Federal law overrides state law
Which federalist paper discusses both checks and balances and separation of power?
Federalist 51
What is one right guaranteed under the first amendment?
x5: name all 5
Speech, press, assembly, petition, religion
Why are internet polls often unreliable?
They don't have a random sample
Response bias
Which level of government is responsible for voting laws?
D/N: This is according to which amendment?
States
D/N: 10th
Define Federalism
Double or nothing: What impact has the necessary and proper clause had on federalism?
Quadruple or nothing: Which two required cases dealt with federalism and how did they impact it?
Federalism- division of power between different levels of government
d/n: It expanded federal power at the expense of state power
q/n: McCulloch v. Maryland- Federal government can create a bank via the elastic clause, greatly expanding federal power
Lopez v. US- Government cannot use commerce clause to block guns in school limiting the federal government's power
Name two differences between the House and Senate
Bills involving money start in the house
Senate confirms presidential appointments
100 v 435 equal vs proportional
Impeachment starts in the house, senate is jury
Speaker vs president pro tempore
What is the difference between civil liberties and civil rights?
Civil liberties are freedoms guaranteed in the Constitution
Civil rights: Legal rights that protect people from discrimination
What is the term used to describe the process of people acquiring their political views?
D/N: Which factor is usually the strongest in this process?
Political socialization
D/N: family
Describe a structural barrier that limit the chances of 3rd party success
D/N: describe two
Winner take all elections
Big parties incorporate the views of smaller parties
Voting for a third party could allow your least favorite candidate to win
Less media coverage
Which constitutional clause allows a marriage license from one state to be valid in another?
Full Faith and Credit Clause
What are the underlying ideas of Fed 70 and Fed 78, and who shot their author?
Fed 70: Need for a strong executive
Fed 78: Need for an independent judicary
Aaron Burr
What is the difference between the 9th and 10th amendments?
D/N: Which amendment handles criminal court proceedings and which one handles civil court proceedings?
9th: rights not listed in the constitution are protected
10th: All powers not given to the federal government are reserved for the states
D/N 6th then 7th
Why is a stratified random sample preferable to a purely random sample?
Certain groups may be overrepresented or underrepresented
Where do parties nominate their presidential candidates?
National party conventions
What were some issues with the Articles of Confederation and what event led to their end?
Only one branch, can't collect funs, no standing army, states too powerful, federal government too weak
Shay's rebellion
Define Trustee, Delegate, and Politico
Trustee: rep trusted to use their expertise to make the best decision in their opinion
Delegate: Rep represents their people's interest even if it conflicts with their beliefs
Politico: combo of the prior two
Why is the 14th amendment so important to civil rights?
D/N: Which court case discussed in class uses the Citizenship Clause of 14th amendment to guarantee birthright citizenship?
Equal protection clause means everyone must be treated equally, and due process clause means civil liberties cannot be deprived without due process of laws
D/N: US v. Wong Kim Ark
Define conservative and define liberal
D/N: define libertarians and define statists
Conservatives prefer less government intervention and are in favor of less restricted capitalism
Liberals want more government intervention to promote equal rights and want more restrictions on businesses
Libertarians: want as little government power as possible
Statists: want as much government power as possible
How has media led to more political polarization? Why does it benefit them to do so?
They reinforce already existing political biases in order to create a more loyal following
Define the following terms
Elite Democracy
Pluralist Democracy
Participatory Democracy
Elite Democracy: Democracy controlled by a small wealthy class of individuals
Pluralist Democracy: Democracy dominated by many competing interest groups. People join groups who represent their interests
Participatory Democracy: Citizens participate directly in democracy and are encouraged to have their voices heard
What were the 4 types of congressional committees discussed in class, and how are they different?
Conference/Joint committee: between both houses
Standing committee: Committee that is permanent
Select Committee: Temporary committee created to deal with a specific
Oversight Committee: Committee that makes sure the executive branch is carrying out its duties correctly
Name three rights guaranteed by the 5th amendment, if you get any wrong you lose 500 points
D/N: Name 4 rights guaranteed by the 5th amendment, if you get any wrong you lose 1000 points
If the group answering the question does not go for the double or nothing and gets the Q correct, the first group to raise their hand can go for the bonus points (the original group still gets their points)
Right against self-incrimination, right of due process, right against double jeopardy, right against property being taken without just compensation, right to a grand jury
What are three strategies that states could use to increase voter turnout?
Same day voter registration, registering voters when they renew their driver's license, early voting, vote by mail, free transportation to polling stations
What are two arguments for and against the electoral college?
D/N: Name two elections in which the person who won the popular vote lost the election
T/N: Who was elected president by the House in the only election to not have anyone win the electoral college
Pros: All parts of the country are involved, majority doesn't override minority, less recounts
Cons: too much power to swing states, votes are worth more in some states, the person with the most votes can lose
D/N: 1824, 1876, 1888, 2000, 2016
T/N: John Quincy Adams