PARTIES
What parties are on the left and right?
What are the first 10 amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
What is federalism?
A constitutional agreement where power is distributed to the federal and state governments
What was the first government built on?
The articles of confederation
true or false
when you're in a political party, you are not able to have the some of the same views as the other party.
false
What are political parties?
a group of people who seek control the government through winning elections
1791
What are the reasons on why we have federalism?
1. Checks the growth of tyranny
2. federalism allows unity without uniformity
3. encourages experimentation
4. keeps the government close to the people
True or false?
centralized power is power in one place or with one person
True
What does "Change is good" means?
adapt as needed when it's needed
True or False?
Conservatives believe in people first
False
Conservatives believe in America first.
What amendment gives you the right to a fast and speedy trial?
6th amendment
What is the commerce clause?
gives congress the power to “regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states, and with the Indian tribes”
What's the difference between an open vs a closed primary
Open primaries: all voters can vote, 36 states, moderate candidates
closed primaries: Only party voters can participate, 14 states, more extreme candidates
True or false?
Republicans are the older voters
true
What's the difference between sociological factors and psychological factors?
Sociological: couldn't control what happened in your life
Psychological: Things you had control over and built an opinion from it
How many articles are in the constitution?
7
What are unfounded mandates?
congressional orders to states that are not funded by the federal government
what are the 5 ways a candidate can be nominated?
Self-announcement
Caucus
Convention
Direct primary
Petition
between democrats and republicans, who wears the white and who wears the blue collar?
Republicans: white collar
Democrats: blue collar
What is the difference between pure capitalism and just capitalism?
Pure capitalism: businesses do what they think is best
Just capitalism: set guidelines and standards for businesses to follow
How many years can 1 president serve?
10 years
What are the 3 types of grants?
categorical-formula grants
project grants
block grants
Who took part in the enlightenment?
Thomas Hobbes & John Locke
What are the sociological factors?
Income
Occupation
Education
Gender
Age
Religious affiliation
Ethnic background
Geography
Family beliefs