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We all have an equal say, amirite?
Hands off, Nicolas Cage
It's my bazooka & I'll start a church if I want to
You get one shot at my limbs, bro
So long, and thanks for all the ideology
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What is a democracy?
A form of gov where people participate equally
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What is the constitution?
THe supreme law of the land; establishes the frame character of our government
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What are the rights contained in the 2nd amendment?
Right to bear arms
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which rights are contained in the 5th amendment?
no double jeopardy, trial by jury, no self-incrimination, due process, compensation for property
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What is the purpose of a political party?
to give candidates a label, to help them get elected to office. organization, money, a platform.
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What is a direct democracy?
A democracy where everyone votes on all issues
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What were the articles of confederation?
The first constitution of the 13 states.
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What are the rights in the 1st amendment?
Freedom of speech, assembly, petition, religion, & press
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which rights are in the 6th amendment?
speedy trial, unbiased jury, witnesses, and lawyer
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What is the major problem with the two major parties?
Americans often have a hard time identifying completely with either. Both parties are very polarized. Most people are "middle of the road"
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What is a representative democracy?
A democracy where people vote for representatives via elections
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What were some of the problems with the Articles?
couldn't levy taxes, one vote in congress per state, no national judicial system, 13 votes required to amend articles states really independent
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Which rights are contained int he 4th amendment?
no unreasonable search and seizure, must have a warrant
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What is the significance of the 9th amendment?
The rights in the constitution and bill of rights aren't the only rights that people have
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What does it mean to be "conservative"
focus on economics, small government, lowering taxes and spending, social morals (pro-life, anti-marriage equality) conserving the original intent of the framers and the constitution, free market, few regulations
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List some pros and cons of representative and direct democracies
Cons R- average people often can't be elected, rich end up in power, average people have less representation D- impractical, masses vote based on emotion Pros- R- fewer rash decisions made, educated people often elected, practical D- everyone truly equal voices, true will of people, $ less important
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Describe the basic structure of our government
3 branches- executive, legislative, judicial Executive- president and cabinet -serves 4 years Legislative- bicameral- House of reps server 2 years (proportional to state population) Senate- 2 per state, serve 6 years Judicial- supreme court- 9 members, serve for life/retirement
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What protections are contained in the 8th amendment?
No excessive bail nor cruel and unusual punishment
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What is the 10th Amendment about?
The states have the right to govern issues not covered in the constitution
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what does it mean to be "liberal"
gov should take an active role in peoples lives, provide certain services (health care, welfare, etc) socially open (pro-choice, pro-marriage equality) often support strict gun laws, business and economic regulations
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What is the difference between will of the people, and public good?
Public good isn't always what the people want. Will of the people can sometimes be tyrannical (slavery, voting away people's rights, etc)
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How does a representative democracy insure that public good wins over will of the people?
Fewer decisions will be made based upon emotion, in theory intelligent people will carefully think about and debate issues before passing laws
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Why is public opinion important? Is it stable?
In a democracy, public opinion should guide policy. Leaders and candidates make decisions based upon public opinion. It is very unstable; can change quickly with tragedy
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Where do people usually develop their political ideology?
family, religion, college (often a liberalizing effect) region
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Why do you think it is hard to break away from the 2 party system?
both parties have so much power. When 3rd parties come along, often are absorbed into one of the two. People from smaller parties can't get elected. no name recognition. Not enough money. People don't want to "throw away" their votes on a candidate with no chance.