Foundations
This Enlightenment idea argues that government power comes from the consent of the governed.
What is popular sovereignty?
This presidential power allows rejection of legislation passed by Congress.
What is a veto?
These are protections from government interference.
What are civil liberties?
This ideology favors limited government and free markets.
What is conservatism?
This amendment lowered the voting age to 18.
What is the 26th Amendment?
This document outlined a weak national government with no executive or judiciary. DAILY DOUBLE
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What are the Articles of Confederation?
This Supreme Court case established judicial review.
What is Marbury v. Madison?
This amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, and press.
What is the First Amendment?
This ideology supports government action to promote equality.
What is liberalism?
This law removed barriers like literacy tests and poll taxes.
What is the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
This compromise created a bicameral legislature balancing large and small state interests.
What is the Great Compromise?
This congressional power allows removal of a president for misconduct.
What is impeachment?
This clause has been used to apply the Bill of Rights to the states. DAILY DOUBLE *DOUBLE POINTS*
What is the Due Process Clause (14th Amendment)?
This process describes how individuals form political beliefs.
What is political socialization?
This type of election determines party nominees.
What is a primary election?
This clause establishes that federal law overrides conflicting state laws.
This document outlines the structure and powers of the executive branch.
What is Article II of the Constitution?
This standard requires the government to show a compelling interest to limit rights.
What is strict scrutiny?
This factor is the strongest predictor of political participation.
What is education level?
This organization raises and spends money to elect candidates. DAILY DOUBLE *DAILY DOUBLE*
What is a PAC (Political Action Committee)?
This concept explains how ambition counteracts ambition within government.
What is checks and balances?
This concept describes informal powers presidents use to influence policy.
What are informal powers?
This movement aimed to end racial segregation and discrimination.
What is the Civil Rights Movement?
This concept explains how people align with a political party.
What is party identification?
This concept describes drawing district lines for political advantage.
What is gerrymandering?
This foundational idea connects directly to the structure of federalism and limits of power.
What is limited government?
This relationship explains how Congress can limit presidential power through funding decisions.
What is the power of the purse?
This concept explains unequal treatment under the law.
What is discrimination?
This belief emphasizes reducing government involvement in the economy.
What is laissez-faire economics?
This model explains voting based on candidate personality and issues.
What is the candidate-centered campaign?