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Political Parties and Interest Group Influence
Famous Court Cases
The Three Branches
Economic Policy
Constitution
100

Since the Civil War, these two parties have dominated American pluralism in politics

What are the Republican and Democratic Parties

100

1890s case that set "separate but equal" Jim Crow laws

What is Plessy v. Ferguson

100

The executive branch uses this to check the legislative branch.

What is a veto

100
Organizations that raise campaign funds. Sanctioned by the 1974 Federal Election Campaign Act

What are Political Action Committees (PACS)

100

Written in 1777, it was the original written government for the United States but lacked a court system or ability to tax

Articles of Confederation

200

The Political party that is generally in favor of government regulation and increased government spending.

What is the Democratic Party

200
This case allowed women the right to choose.
What is Roe v. Wade
200

When a bill is passed and congress adjourns before the bill is signed or becomes law,thus killing the bill.

What is a pocket veto

200

Legislation that helps a congressman's home state. Often viewed as an unfair practice.

What is pork barrel legislation

200

Solidified by the Constitution, the idea that the national and state governments share powers

What is Federalism?

300

The amendment prevents laws banning lobbying and campaign contribution.

What is the first amendment right to free speech

300
This Case led to the integration of public schools.
What is Brown vs Board of Education
300

How the judicial branches checks the other branches.

What is Judicial review.

300

This government program takes up the majority of the federal budget. Intended for retired Americans or those who are disabled and can no longer work. 

What is Social Security

300

The 3 authors of the Federalist Papers

Who are John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison

400

A party that values conservative government spending policies but liberal social policies. 

What is the Libertarian Party

400
This case is often considered one of the worst decisions in Supreme court history and helped spark the civil war.
What is Plessy vs Ferguson
400

The congress uses this to overturn a presidential veto.

What is congressional override or veto override.

400

The government agency collects and sorts taxes.

What is the IRS

400

Supported by the 10th Amendment and Article IV, this term highlights powers that belong exclusively to the states

What are reserved powers?
500

The party that originated in the early 1900s that lead to the regulation of the meat industry and government reform, as well as Amendments 16-19.

What is the Progressive Party?

500

Challenged affirmative actions as "reverse racism"

What is University of California v. Bakke

500
Must approve nominations of Presidential appointments for cabinet members and Supreme Court justices
What is the Senate
500

The maximum amount of debt that a government agrees to take on

What is a debt ceiling

500

Clause under Article VI that requires state judges to uphold the Constitution even when doing so would violate local law

What is the Supremacy Clause?