Intro to Gov
Daily Double: Thomas Jefferson and the American Rev was influenced most by which enlightenment thinker?
Locke
This amendment is seen as the key to civil rights which includes equal protection and due process
14th
What is Executive Privilege?
Keep information secret (unless specific need for evidence in a pending criminal trial : Nixon vs US)
Which amendment protects an individual's right to spend money on elections as they see fit?
1st (symbolic speech)
When one attempts to talk a bill to death in the Senate
Filibuster
federalism divides power among (3)
Fed, State and local Gov's
Daily Double :
What are 3 things entitled/protected under the 1st amendment
Speech, Press, Religion, Assembly (gather), Petition (protest)
This amendment limits the President to two terms
22nd
Daily Double What is a SAFE state? Example
States that always vote for the same party (CA, MT, etc)
The process of redrawing a congressional district for a political advantage
Gerrymandering
Describe the difference between: concurrent, delegated and reserved powers
C: Both
D: Federal
R: States
How does the 5th amendment protect YOU from the government list 3
Double Jeopardy, Grand Jury, DUE PROCESS (courts have to follow legal procedures), don't have to self incriminate, eminent domain
In order to remove a President the Senate needs how many guilty votes to Impeach
67 or (2/3rd)
The political ideology that favors the collective good vs individual freedom
Liberal
How might Congress CHECK a POTUS Veto?
gets 2/3rd majority to override the veto
or pass a new law
What were the key differences between Federalists and Anti-Federalists?
F: Wealthy, More Central Power
A: Southern, Individual Rights/States Rights. Demanded a BOR
How do Judicial activist differ from judges with a judicial restraint point of view
Activist: Modern day interpretation, typically lean liberal, write the wrongs of social past
Originalist: original intent as found fathers wrote. Change through laws not courts
What is the goal of the War Powers Act?
limit the Presidents ability to wage war/use troops
What's an open primary? Which party in CA has an open primary?
Democrats, you dont have to be registered with that party in order to vote in the Primary
How do implied powers differ from expressed ones?
Expressed are stated in the constitution (make war, tax, regulate trade) Implied are not stated (draft, minimum wage)
What are the 5 essential functions of a GOV?
1: Provide Leadership
2. Maintain Order - Anarchy (resistance of gov)!
3. Provide Public Service
4. National Security/Protection
5. Economic Security and Assistance
How do civil liberties differ from civil rights
Liberties protect all against the gov...civil rights protect you/individuals from discrimination
List the Roles of the President (List at least 5)
Chief of state:
Chief executive
Chief diplomat:
Commander in chief:
Chief legislator:
6: Chief of Party
7: Chief Economist
What are 3 examples in which the right to vote has been expanded by an Amendment?
15th: all men
19th: women
26th: 18 year old
How might Congress check the president's power list 3
Override veto, Senate blocks cabinet, judges, ambassadors the President chooses, Congress determines the money, Impeach/remove, restrict war making powers/troop usage