Supply, Demand , Inflation
The inability to satisfy all wants at the same time
Scarcity
Decided that individuals, business, and unions can donate unlimited amounts to PACs and Super PACs.
Citizens United v . FEC
Power divided between national and state governments.
Federalism
Congress is divided into two separate chambers: the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Bicameral
What amendment protect citizens from federal government violation
5th Amendment
A form of business, with two or more owners who share the risks and the profits.
Partnership
Smaller political parties that rarely win but influence debates and specific issues.
Third party
First 10 amendments, protecting individual freedoms.
The political party with the most members in a chamber of Congress.
Major party
less serious crime resulting in small fines or short term jail time (less than a year).
Misdemeanor
An economy where choices are mostly made by individuals, minimal government involvement.
Free market economy
A political ideology in which a person’s opinions and beliefs are not strong or extreme. The majority of Americans fall into this category. (Moderate)
Political center
Fair treatment under the law (5th & 14th Amendments).
Due process
Powers specifically given to Congress in the Constitution, such as taxing, declaring war, and regulating trade.
Enumerated powers
The Supreme Court's ability to declare a legislative or executive act unconstitutional.
Judaical review
The amount of a good or service that producers are willing and able to offer for sale
Supply
Banned racial discrimination in voting by prohibiting literacy tests and other barriers
Voting Rights Act of 1965
Counted enslaved people as 3/5 for representation and taxation.
Three-fifths compromise
The process Congress can use to charge and possibly remove a federal official for misconduct.
Impeachment
Protects against unfair governmental actions and laws outlined in the 5th and 14th amendments.
Due process
Consumers determine through purchases what goods and services will be produced.
Consumer sovereignty
Gave residents of Washington, D.C., the right to vote in presidential elections
23 Amendment
Allows Congress to stretch its powers to carry out duties. (Necessary and Proper Clause)
Elastic Clause
The leader of the House of Representatives who manages debates and guides bills through the House.
Speaker of the House
What amendment protects citizen's trial rights such as the right to a speedy trial and right to legal counsel.
6th Amendment