government
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
What is the second amendment
The right to bear arms
What is a sound bite
30 second sound clips used on tv to convey the message of an entire speech
What is an open primary election
Everyone who is registered can vote
What is the supremacy clause
The constitution is the law of the land
What is the order of power in the United States
Constitution, federal government, state government, people
What amendments were crucial to the equality of our society
15th and 19th
What are three sources of media
Print, broadcast, new (blogs, podcast, YouTube, social media)
What is Closed primary election
Everyone in that party can vote
What is the Virginia plan
Called for a government with three branches, representation in the house based off population
What is judicial review
The supreme courts power to determine is what the government is doing is constitutional
What are all the freedoms in the first amendment
What is horse race coverage
Focus on polling data and public perception rather than candidate policies
What is direct primary election
Elections held within the party’s candidates for general election
What is the New Jersey plan
Each state would be represented equally, congress would have limited powers
What is popular sovereignty
The people have the power
what does the 13th amendment not eliminate
Racism, prejudice, or unequal treatment
What sets public agenda
Media
Who was the first party to have convention
Democrats in 1832
Who was the New Jersey plan favored by
Small states
What is a politics party
A group of people who seek to control the government through winning elections
What are all the rights in the 6th amendment
Speedy public trial, an attorney, informed of charges, confront accuser
What is often referred to as the 4th branch
Media
What are the four ways a candidate can be elected
Self announcement, convention, direct primary, patition
Who favored the virgins plan
Big states