US Constitution
The introduction to the US Constitution
The Preamble
Define the Bill of Rights
Media *SHOULD BE* the ______ for Society.
What does this mean?
Watchdog/Guard dog
Be unbiased and report on all issues
How does a bill become a law?
50% of House and Senate approval + President signature
OR
Presidential Veto + 2/3 Override
What ideological movement in European influenced the Founding Father when writing the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution?
The Enlightenment
What is the Supreme Law of the Land?
The US Constitution
Are constitutional liberties absolute?
No
"Can't yell fire in a movie theater..."
What is one negative of the Electoral College?
A candidate can win without receiving the most popular vote.
What are the 3 levels of Federalism? Which level is the most important and why?
Federal - Supremacy Clause
State
Local
Who Elects the President?
The Electoral College
What allows the Legislature to do whatever it deems important when passing laws?
The Necessary and Proper Clause (Elastic Clause)
The 5 Components of the 1st Amendment
Freedom of
Press, Religion, Speech, Petition, Assembly
3rd parties generally focus on how many issues
One
What do the Cabinet, Judicial Review, Political Parties and Congressional Committees all have in common?
The Unwritten Constitution
Explain PACs & Interest Groups
Groups of like-minded people that try and lobby politicians to create policy that best suites their needs/wants
What is the system that keeps one branch from becoming too powerful than the others?
Checks and Balances
Give an example of 3 civic obligations citizens must fulfill.
Jury Duty
The Draft
Pay Taxed
Obey Laws
Which Political Party does this most sound like?
Cutting taxes, Traditional Values, Less bans on guns
Republican Party (GOP)
Explain the modern Democratic Party?
Liberal - Gun control, Medicare/caid, etc.
Who creates policy?
Who can influence policy?
The Government
Politicians, PACs/Interest Groups, Lobbyists, the Media, Citizens
The one word responsibility of each branch of government in regard to laws. (A.K.A. Separation of Powers)
Legislative - Create
Executive - Enforce
Judicial - Interpret
What are the 3 Steps of the Amendment Process and why does this process exist?
1: Proposal 2: Ratify 3: Repeal (if necessary)
It exists to let the Constitution adapt to modern times / changing ideas
The two major political parties make their final selection of Presidential candidate through ________
delegates' votes at a national convention/primary
Define:
Enumerated Powers
Reserved Powers
Concurrent Powers
Implied Powers- Federal Gov't Powers listed in the Constitution
Reserved Powers- Powers held by the States
Concurrent Powers- Powers held by both the Federal Gov't and the States
What are Landmark Supreme Court Cases?
Give 3 Examples
Historically significant cases that set a precedent. Usually a turning point.
Marbury v Madison, Schenk v US, Miranda v Arizona, Koremastu v US, Brown v Board of Ed, Dred Scott v Sanford, Tinker v Des Miones, NJ v TLO, etc.