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Who had more power in the Articles of Confederation the state or the federal governments?
State governments
What is Federalism?
The splitting up of power between the federal and state governments.
What is meant by the core belief Expansive Government?
They do what is needed to help people.
What impact did Hobbes have on the founding fathers?
Creation of laws and the enforcement of them.
What is Straight Ticket Voting?
Selecting only members of your party for all ballot positions.
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27 amendments
What are Implied Powers?
powers assumed by Congress - comes from Necessary and Proper Clause
What do the Democrats believe about change?
They believe that change is good and that we need to adapt as needed when needed.
What is Consent of the Governed?
The government's power is only real if people give their consent.
What is Political Socialization?
The process by which people gain political attitudes and opinions.
What does Amendment 6 say?
The right to a speedy and public trial, the right to an attorney, right to be informed of charges
What does the Supremacy Clause say?
Constitution and US laws are the supreme laws of the land.
What are the two most popular third parties?
Green Party and Libertarian Party
What were both Hobbes and Locke concerned with?
Man in their state of nature, purpose of government, how should government represent people
What are examples of Sociological Factors?
income, education, age, race, occupation, gender, religion, geography, family beliefs
When were the Articles of Confederation in place?
from 1781-1787
What are Federal Mandates?
requirements imposed by the federal government as a condition to receive federal funds.
What do the Republicans believe about the market?
They believe in a free market; hands-off, whatever happens happens
What did Locke believe about the state of nature?
Men exist in perfect equality, people are neither inherently good nor bad natural rights and law govern the state of nature.
What is Party Identification?
Whichever party you align with you vote for regardless of candidates.
Who are the first five people on the presidential succession list?
Vice President, Speaker of the House, Pro Tempore of the Senate, Secretary of State, Secretary of Treasury.
What are the four reasons we have Federalism?
Checks the growth of tyranny, allows unity without uniformity, encourages experimenting, brings government closer to people.
What are the core beliefs of Republicans?
Nationalistic, Moralistic, Traditionalist, Military Emphasis, Individual Responsibility, Limited Government, Free Market, Pure Capitalism
What did Hobbes believe about the state of nature?
Humans are guided by self-preservation, state of nature is a state of war, the life of man is poor, solitary, brutish, short
What is the percentage of married couples who share similar political beliefs, and the percentage of children who go along with their parents' party beliefs?
1. 90%
2. 66%