Foundations of Democracy
People give up some freedoms for government protection.
What is the social contract theory?
Branch of government that creates laws.
What is the legislative branch?
Religion, speech, press, assembly, petition.
What is the First Amendment?
How individuals form their political beliefs.
What is political socialization?
Judicial Review
No power to tax, no legislative or judicial powers.
What are the Articles of Confederation?
This branch enforces and carries out laws.
What is the executive branch?
What are the 5th and 14th Amendments.
Older, educated, wealthier individuals.
Who is most likely to vote in the U.S.?
Congress has implied powers; states cannot tax federal institutions.
What is McCulloch v. Maryland?
Document that argued for a large republic to control factions.
What is Federalist No. 10?
Override vetoes, impeach, confirm appointments is how this branch checks the President.
What is Congress?
Applying the Bill of Rights to the states through court cases.
What is selective incorporation?
Political Action Committee; funds candidates.
What is a PAC?
Courts can review redistricting under the Equal Protection Clause.
What is Baker v. Carr?
Principle described by "power resides with the people."
What is popular sovereignty?
These agencies implement and enforce regulations.
What is the role of the federal bureaucracy?
Outlawed discrimination in public accommodations and employment.
What is the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
An open one of these is where any voter can participate. A closed on of these is only for party members.
What are primaries?
Right to an attorney in state trials.
What is Gideon v. Wainwright?
It warned that a large central government would abuse power and infringe on states' rights.
What is Brutus No. 1?
This describes when justices interpret the Constitution based on only what is written.
Found in Griswold v. Connecticut and Roe v. Wade using the 9th and 14th Amendments.
What is the right to privacy?
Relationship between congressional committees, bureaucracy, and interest groups.
What are iron triangles?
Clear and present danger test.
What is Schenck v. United States?