Unit 1
"the hands is in the power of the people"
what is Popular Sovereignty
No president should be elected more than twice
what is 22nd amendment
Balance is always between the religious practice of the majority and the free exercise of minority religious practice
what is religious freedom
As little gov intervention as possible
Laissez-Faire economics
what is Free enterprise
Race cannot be a barrier to voting
what is 15th amendment
People elect leaders to represent them and create laws in public interest
what is Republicanism
Lawmakers agree to support each other's bills to gain enough votes
what is Logrolling
Supreme Court decision ruled that state sponsored prayer in public schools is unconstitutional
what is Engel v Vitale
Government is restrained through separation of powers and a system of checks and balances.
what is Limited Government
The belief that a persons vote matters and they can influence politics
what is Political Efficacy
The party supported a strong central government
what is Federalist party
Supreme Court decision established that federal courts can review redistricting issues
what is Baker v Carr
When the government tries to prevent information from being published before it appears
what is Prior Restraint
The process by which individuals develop their political beliefs, values, and behaviors
what is Political Socialization
Specialists that provide information to lawmakers to persuade them to vote in favor of the group's interest
what is Lobbyist
Madison's concern of factions and wanted to control them so they don't take control or gain too much power.
what is Federalist paper 10
When Congress, government agencies, and interest groups work closely together to shape policy
what is Iron Triangle?
First amendment can be taken if poses as "clear and present danger"
What is Schenck v U.S
This term describes the percentage of eligible citizens who actually cast a ballot in an election, often influenced by factors like age, education, and socioeconomic status.
what is Voter Turnout
Raise money to influence an election.
what is PACS
Commerce clause used to ban guns on school property, took place San Antonio
what is U.S. v Lopez
The system of government departments and agencies that carry out laws and policies
what is bureaucracy
This clause of the Fourteenth Amendment has been used by the Supreme Court to apply most of the Bill of Rights to the states, a process known as selective incorporation.
what is Due Process Clause
This system, used in most U.S. elections, makes it difficult for third parties to win because the candidate with the most votes wins, even if it’s not a majority.
what is Winner-Take-all System
Briefs submitted by groups not directly involved in the case
what are Amicus Curiae briefs