Ideologies in Action
This ideology tends to prioritize individual responsibility and free-market solutions over government intervention.
What is conservatism?
This case established the power of judicial review.
What is Marbury v. Madison?
Enlightenment thinker who influenced natural rights and the social contract.
Who is John Locke?
“He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.” This grievance appears in this document.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
This Senate rule allows 60 votes to end debate on a bill.
What is cloture?
A libertarian would argue that the federal government should have minimal involvement in BOTH the economy and individual behavior -- prioritizing this democratic ideal.
What is limited government?
In McCulloch v. Maryland, the Court ruled that Congress could create a national bank even though it is not explicitly listed in the Constitution. Instead, it is this type of power.
What is implied powers?
This model of democracy argues that political power rests with competing interest groups.
What is pluralist democracy?
Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress lacked the power to do this, which made it difficult to fund the national government.
What is tax?
In this model of representation, lawmakers act strictly according to the wishes of their constituents.
What is the delegate model?
A type of poll in which an organization attempts to manipulate or alter prospective voters' views under the guise of conducting an opinion poll.
What is push polling?
The “clear and present danger” test came from this case.
What is Schenck v. United States?
This model of representation says elected officials act as a mix of delegates and trustees depending on the issue.
What is the politico model?
Federalist No. 70 argues for this quality in the presidency.
What is an energetic executive?
This principle means courts should follow precedent when making decisions.
What is stare decisis?
This type of issue is one that all parties agree is an issue, but they disagree on the solution.
What is a valence issue?
McDonald v. Chicago used this constitutional doctrine to apply the Second Amendment to the states.
What is selective incorporation?
These powers are shared by both state and federal governments, such as taxation.
What are concurrent powers?
Federalist No. 51 is centered on this core constitutional principle.
What is separation of powers (or checks and balances)?
This legislative strategy involves exchanging support for each other’s bills.
What is logrolling?
The perceived importance and/or priority of an issue to the public.
What is saliency?
In Wisconsin v. Yoder, the Court ruled that compulsory school attendance laws violated this First Amendment protection.
What is the free exercise of religion?
A prisoner challenges their detention in court, arguing that the government must justify why they are being held -- invoking this constitutional protection.
What is habeas corpus?
In Brutus I, the author warns that a large republic with a strong federal government would inevitably lead to this because "those with power are always inclined to increase it".
What is tyranny?
The Senate’s role in confirming cabinet members and federal judges is part of this constitutional responsibility.
What is advice and consent?