Functions and Structures of Congress
Who is President of the Senate?
Vice President of the US
Which amendment declares the right to a speedy, public trial?
The 6th Amendment.
Describe the facts of Engel v. Vitale (1962).
States cannot hold prayers in public schools, even if participation is voluntary and the prayer isn’t tied to a specific religion.
What is political socialization?
The process by which people acquire their political beliefs and ideology.
Name one purpose of the government.
What are the 2 Non-Legislative powers of the Senate?
Confirmation Powers & Ratify Treaties
Which amendment is the Establishment Clause fabricated from?
The 1st Amendment.
Which Supreme Court Case ruled on forcing Amish students to attend school past their 8th grade year?
Wisconsin v. Yoder (1972)
What is the difference between lifecycle and generational effects?
Lifecycle effects change people as they age and generational effects are the different voting patterns and political beliefs of each generation.
What are 3 things the Declaration of Independence provided United States Citizens?
Natural Rights, Popular Sovereignty, and Social Contract
Define a Cloture.
A motion to cut off debate on a bill.
What is the Free Exercise Clause?
Citizens have a right to practice their preferred religion.
According the Schenck v. United States, when can speech be limited?
Speech can be limited if it creates a clear and present danger.
Name 3 major political events.
9/11, World War II, Great Recession, 1960's Civil Rights Era, Counterculture, War on Terror, Great Depression
What are 2 examples of Direct Democracy?
Referendums & Initiatives
What is a unanimous consent agreement?
An agreement in the Senate that sets the terms for the consideration of a bill
What is the purpose of the Lemon Test?
Determine whether a law violates the establishment clause.
How did Tinker v. Des Moines expand free speech rights?
Students have free speech at school.
What are public opinion polls?
Surveys with samples of citizens used to estimate beliefs and feelings of entire population.
List the 3 types of Democracy?
Participatory, Pluralist, and Elite Democracy
What is the job of the Party Whip?
Inform leadership how votes will go; keep members voting with the party.
Describe incorporation.
The Bill of Rights applies to states & limits power of state governments.
Which Supreme Court Case incorporated the right to counsel?
Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)
Which party agrees with increasing defense spending?
The Republican Party
What was the main idea of Federalist No. 10?
Factions need to be limited without the loss of liberty.