unit 1
who said “Man has not yet learned to live in groups without conflict”
Thomas Hobbes
what does The House of Representatives do
choose their speaker and other officers; and shall have the sole power of impeachment.
what is Party Platform
A political party's statement of its goals and policies for the next four years. The platform is drafted prior to the party convention by a committee whose members are chosen in rough proportion to each candidate's strength. It is the best formal statement of a party's beliefs.
what is Liberty vs Rights
Civil Liberties
Protection from arbitrary government action
Bill of Rights (James Madison)
“My civil liberties are being violated when I’m not able to exercise my constitutional rights””
Civil Rights
Equal protection under the law
14th amendment- Equal Protection Clause
“If other people have these rights, so should I”
What about growth in the federal government workforce and in the ranks of federal bureaucrats?
Well, as suggested by the middle figure above, it would appear that there has been… none at all!
We have had roughly the same number of federal workers, not counting uniformed military personnel and postal workers, for the past 57 years.
When John F. Kennedy was elected in 1960, we had about 1.8 million full-time federal bureaucrats—the same number as when George W. Bush was elected president in 2000.
When Ronald Reagan was reelected in 1984, there were about 2.2 million bureaucrats—nearly 200,000 more than when Barack Obama was elected in 2008.
what is the natural rights
Life, Liberty, and Property
how many Senate do you need to have in each state
two Senators
what do you need to be successful a party needs
Hard-working candidates
Money to spread information about their positions
People, People, and more People (Numbers)
how many Amendments do we have
27
How much has federal government spending grown
Since 1960, annual federal spending (adjusted for inflation) has increased about fivefold: it doubled between 1960 and 1975, and doubled again between 1975 and 2005.
Alexander Hamilton was the federalists
favored the constitution with no bill of rights
what type of animals live in South Carolina
from small rodents to badgers, mink, spiders, long-tailed weasels, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and insects
what is Living Constitution Theory
A method of interpreting the Constitution that emphasizes the principles it embodies and their application to changing circumstances and needs.
what do you have to get to Natural Citizen
A person who is born as a U.S citizen.
1. Born in America
2. Born in an American territory / army base
3. Born to American parents
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
to print money
▪ to declare war
▪ to create an army
▪ to make treaties
what is Popular/Sovereignty
Popular: Relating to the General Public (People)
Sovereignty: The supreme and absolute authority within territorial boundaries.
what happens with a bill
Must be signed or returned with written objections within 5 days (Veto)
what do you have to do for Develop a bill
Citizens, State Legislatures, Lobbyists, Interest Groups, or the Executive Branch
Dred Scott vs Sanford
1857. Determined that people of African descent, imported into the United States and held as slaves, or their descendents, wether or not they were slaves, could never be citizens of the United States. Also, that the United States Congress had no authority to prohibit slavery in federal territories, slaves could not bring a case to court, and that slaves could not be taken from their owners without due process. Superseded by 13th and 14th Amendments.
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
provide schooling and education
▪ provide protection (police)
▪ provide safety (fire departments)
▪ give a driver’s license
▪ approve zoning and land use
what does New Jersey Plan/Virginia Plan have intermutually
1. plans to change the articles of confederation
2. congress could regulate trade and collect taxes
3. how to decide on representation in Congress
where does Legislative Department located at
U.S. Capitol building in Washington, DC
what is Nomination
The official endorsement of a candidate for office by a political party. Generally, success in the nomination game requires momentum, money, and media attention.
what is the 14th Amendment
Declares that all persons born in the U.S. are citizens and are guaranteed equal protection of the laws
What are two Cabinet-level positions
Secretary of Agriculture
▪ Secretary of Commerce
▪ Secretary of Defense
▪ Secretary of Education
▪ Secretary of Energy
▪ Secretary of Health and Human Services
▪ Secretary of Homeland Security
▪ Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
▪ Secretary of the Interior
▪ Secretary of Labor
▪ Secretary of State
▪ Secretary of Transportation
▪ Secretary of the Treasury
▪ Secretary of Veterans Affairs
▪ Attorney General
▪ Vice President