Constitution
What Enlightenment thinker argued that government’s main purpose is to protect life, liberty, and property?
John Locke
What type of powers are shared by both state and federal governments?
Concurrent
Liberals generally support a larger government role in which area?
Economic regulation / Social welfare
What is the most common method used to measure public opinion?
Polls (Tracking or Opinion)
What is the most common form of political participation in the U.S.?
Voting
What document served as the first governing framework of the United States?
Articles of Confederation
The power to declare war is an example of what kind of power
Enumerated (expressed) power
Conservatives generally favor limited government and lower what?
Taxes
Which agent of political socialization has the strongest influence on children?
Family
What type of election narrows down candidates within a political party?
Primary
What principle divides power between the national and state governments?
Federalism
What clause of the Constitution allows Congress to stretch its powers beyond those listed?
Necessary and Proper Clause
What ideology emphasizes tradition, limited government, and free markets?
Conservatism
Name one reason why younger voters vote in lesser numbers then older voters
Which Supreme Court case said that "campaign money is free speech"
Citizens United
What is the name of the compromise that created a bicameral legislature?
Great (Connecticut) Compromise
What amendment reserves powers not given to the federal government to the states?
10th Amendment
Which political ideology supports limited to no government in both the economy and social issues?
Libertarian
What is "agenda setting" by the media?
What is the name for money raised in unlimited amounts by political parties but not directly given to candidates?
Soft Money or SuperPacs
Who were the three candidates in the NYC Mayoral Race (Need all 3)?
Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, Curtis Sliwa
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Name 4 (there were 7) Swing States in the 2024 Election?
Nevada, Arizona, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Georgia
Name the last 3 Vice Presidents
What number do you need to win the Electoral College?
270