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What is the Declaration of Independence?
The first formal statement by a nation's people asserting their right to choose their own government.
What is federalism?
mixed or compound mode of government that combines a general government with regional governments in a single political system, dividing the powers between the two. It has its roots in ancient Europe.
What are the 2 most powerful parties?
Democratic Party and the Republican Party
What is the foundation of governments?
The Constitution of the United States
What is socialization?
process by which individuals learn and frequently internalize a political lens framing their perceptions of how power is arranged and how the world around them is (and should be) organized
Where was the 2nd Continental Congress meeting held?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
What does federalism do?
preserve personal liberty by separating the powers of the government
What does a democratic party believe in?
Democracy rests upon the principles of majority rule and individual rights.
What does the Constitution establish?
A federal democratic republic form of government.
How is political socialization important?
Much political socialization in the United States passes on norms, customs, beliefs, and values supportive of democracy from one generation to the next.
When was the Declaration of Independence Signed?
July 4, 1776
What can be a bad thing about federalism?
A state cannot Pursue Strong Foreign and Domestic Policies.
What are some things a republican party support?
supports lower taxes, free-market capitalism, restrictions on immigration, increased military spending, gun rights, restrictions on abortion, deregulation, and restrictions on labor unions.
What is the Constitution?
The supreme law of the United States of America. This founding document, originally comprising seven articles, delineates the national frame of government.
How many categories of political socialization are there?
2
How many signed the Declaration of Independence?
56 delegates
How does federalism help the government?
federalism disperses access to power, wealth and resources more widely to different territorial groups.
What other parties are there?
Reform, Libertarian, Socialist, Natural Law, Constitution, and Green Parties.
What are 5 weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
No central leadership (executive branch), Congress had no power to enforce its laws, Congress had no power to tax, Congress had no power to regulate trade, No national court system (judicial branch)
How many psychological factors are there?
3
Why was the Declaration of Independence written?
To explain to foreign nations why the colonies had chosen to separate themselves from Great Britain.
Federalism is..
The word used to describe the Constitution's system of dividing political power between the national government and the states.
What are the political party's main functions?
An organization that coordinates candidates to compete in a particular country's elections.
How did the constitution "fix" the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
Allowing the central government certain powers/rights?
How many sociological factors are there?
10