Court Cases
What case established the "One man, one vote" principal?
Baker v. Carr
What are the three natural rights outlined by John Locke?
Life, Liberty, and Property
Freedom of speech, press, religion, and assembly
1st Amendment
the process by which people learn about their government and acquire the beliefs, attitudes, values, and behaviors associated with good citizenship.
political socialization
A large republic would protect minority rights, and therefore individual rights, because many factions would control the mischievous effects of factions
Fed. 10
What case protected the First Amendment rights of free speech to students at school?
Tinker v. Des Moines
What doctrine refers to government by the consent of the people?
Popular sovereignty
Gave African Americans the right to vote
15th Amendment
a belief that one has an obligation to participate in civic and political affairs
civic duty
sometimes civil disobedience is an appropriate response to injustice
Letter from a Birmingham Jail
What case established the principle that if a person cannot afford an attorney, one must be provided for them?
Gideon v. Wainwright
What is a theory of government and politics contending that groups are so strong that government is weakened
Hyperpluralism
No self incrimination, protection against double jeopardy
5th Amendment
The scientific study of population characteristics
Demography
a unitary executive is necessary to: ensure accountability in government and enable the president to defend against legislative encroachments on his power as well as make quick decisions
Fed 70
What case allowed the Supreme Court to decide that any actions taken that present a "clear and present danger" to the public or government isn't allowed?
Schenck v. United States
A principle of constitutional government; a government whose powers are defined and limited by a constitution
Limited Government
Right to a trial by jury
7th Amendment
Granting favors or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support
Patronage
It argues that the federal courts have the job of determining whether acts of Congress are constitutional and what must be done if the government is faced with the things that are done on the contrary of the Constitution
Fed 78
What case prevented racial gerrymandering?
Shaw v. Reno
the transfer of powers and responsibilities from the federal government to the states
Devolution
All powers not reserved to the federal government are given to the states or the people respectively
10th Amendment
A primary election in which voters may choose in which party to vote as they enter the polling place
Open Primary
argues that a free republic cannot exist in such a large territory as the United States
Brutus 1