Unit 1
Which principle of democracy involves life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?
Natural Rights
List two of the powers found in Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution
levy taxes
regulate interstate commerce
coin money
raise an army
create laws
Name three types of speech
symbolic
hate
defamation (libel and slander)
obscenity
Name 1 polarizing topic between Classical and Modern Individualists
Free Enterprise
Equal Opportunity
Limited Government
Responsibility of the Citizen
Name two amendments that expanded suffrage and who they expanded it to
15th = black men
19th = women
26th = people 18+
What foundational democratic principle is described in the following quote from the Declaration of Independence: "That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed".
Popular Sovereignty
What AP Gov term means when the ration of bills introduced and bills passed decreases?
Gridlock
Which Constitutional clause is used in the reasoning of Wisconsin v. Yoder?
Free Exercise Clause
What is the most significant agent of political socialization?
Family
What is the party platform?
A list of goals and plans for the political party
What was the first form of independent government in the U.S. called?
Articles of Confederation
After a census is taken, if there is indication of a population shift, what must occur to adjust representation?
Redistricting
Define selective incorporation
*Bonus points if you can name the required selective incorporation SCOTUS case
Process of the applying the Bill of Rights to the States
*McDonald v. Chicago
Describe the likely political ideology of someone who is 65 of the boomer generation and explain why with 2 reasons.
More Conservative because: older, potential to have children, accumulation of wealth, retirement, generational effect of Cold War
Why do third parties never win?
Winner takes all system
What two types of representation were agreed upon in the Great Compromise?
Equal Representation and Proportional Representation
Name two informal powers of the President that exist outside of Article 2 of the Constitution
Bully Pulpit
Executive Orders
Executive Privilege
In which amendment would you find your right to privacy?
9th Amendment
What is the Bradley effect?
When a person pledges to vote for a minority candidate but does not
What contributes to negative aspects of mistrust in the media?
Fake news
Confirmation bias
Echo chambers
Self fulfilling prophecy
What constitutional principle acts as the line of reasoning in McCulloch v. Maryland?
Supremacy Clause
According to Federalist 78, describe the role discussed in the document AND how long someone would hold that position.
Define due process of law with at least 1 example
The rights individuals have in a criminal proceeding including right against self-incrimination, right to a speedy trial, right to trial by jury
What 2 economic policies are supported by liberals?
Progressive Tax and Fiscal Policy
Describe ONE of the outcomes of the Citizens United v. FEC case
Parts of BCRA were unconstitutional
Private organizations do have free speech
SuperPACS create to circumnavigate campaign finance restrictions
Soft money can be donated in unlimited quantities