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What is the 8th amendment?
Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment and freedom from excessive bail.
What is federalism?
A constitutional agreement where power is distributed to the federal and state govs and it allows both govs to exercise authority over individuals.
What do Republicans believe in?
Small gov, lower taxes, national security, family values, 2nd amendment, free-market capitalism, pro-life
Who is Thomas Hobbes?
An English philosopher who was best know for her book (Leviathan)
What is political socialization?
the process by which people gain political attitudes and opinions.
Why was the BOR created?
It was added to limit the power of the federal government.
What are the four reasons that we have federalism?
Checks the growth of tyranny, Allows unity without uniformity, encourages experimenting, keeps gov closer to the people.
What do democrats believe in?
Large gov, gay rights, higher taxes, gun control, individual rights, pro-choice, environmental issues.
Who was John Locke?
An English philosopher who was best known for the book To Treaties on Government and argued against absolute Rule.
What are the two groups that political socialization is categorized into?
Sociological factors (cam control) and Psychological factors (can't control)
What amendment was put into place during the Vietnam war?
The 26th as it changed the voting age to 18 (if you can be sent to war you should be able to vote for the leaders sending you there)
What are the power of the national gov?
They have expresses powers, implies powers, and inherent powers.
What do liberals believe in?
global altogether mentality, individual morals, change is good, domestic emphasis, brotherhood of man, expansive gov, fair market, and just capitalism.
What are the five founding principles?
Limited Gov, Natural Rights, Popular Sovereignty, Republicanism, Social Contract
What is party identification?
What are the six principles or the Constitution?
Popular Sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, checks and balances, judicial powers, and federalism.
What are powers of the states?
The 10th amendment and concurrent powers.
What do conservatives believe in?
Their nationalistic, moralistic, traditionalistic, military emphasis, individual responsibility, free market, and pure capitalism.
Name the three types of democracy?
Participatory democracy, pluralist democracy and elite democracy.
Sociological factors include...
Income, Occupation, age, ethnic background, family beliefs, education, gender, religious affiliation, geography.
How does the legislative branch "check" the executive branch?
They had the power to impeach the president.
What are interstate relations?
The full faith and credit clause and extradition.
What functions do the political parties serve?
Nominating, Inform/Activate Support, Bonding Agent, Governing, Watch Dog
How does the Constitution reflect the idea of natural rights?
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness is specifically stated, Britain violated these natural rights.
What is the difference between split ticket and straight-ticket voting?
Split ticket is where you select political candidates of different political positions when you vote, while straight ticket is where you only vote for member of your party.