Court Cases
Engle v. Vitale
ruled that public prayer in school was illegal
supports regulation of the economy, believes in a big, active government; New Deal (FDR);
Liberal Ideology
usually to fill a vacancy in the Senate; whenever an issue must be decided by voters before a primary or general election is held
special election
Which amendment gives us the right to bear arms?
2nd Amendment
Who was the first Vice President of the United States
John Adams
Wisconsin v. Yoder
ruled Amish children do not have to go to school until they are 16---they may stop after the 8th grade
a consistent set of beliefs; can shift over time
political ideology
Only voters who are registered in the party may vote to choose the candidate within that party; voters must select in advance.
Closed Primary
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th Amendment
Who was the first President of the United States
George Washington
Baker v. Carr
1962; established one man, one vote; believed the system TN was using did not show equal representation to the people of TN
political ideology; favors rapid, willing to resort to extreme means, fundamental change in the existing social, economic, or political order;
Radical
occur when the minority party wins by building a new coalition of voters that continues over successive elections
Electoral Realignment
What amendment abolished slavery?
13th amendment
Who proposed the writing of the Declaration of Independence?
Richard Henry Lee
Brown v. Topeka Board of Education
overturned Plessy v. Ferguson; ruled Seperate but equal was unconstitutional
advocates a return to a previous state of affairs
advocates a return to a previous state of affairs
voters may vote for candidates of either party, choosing a Republican for one office and a Democrat for another
blanket primary
What are the three things the 5th amendment protects?
1. Right of Due Process of Law
2. Freedom from Self Incrimination
3. Freedom From Double Jeopardy
What was the big purchase that Thomas Jefferson made?
Louisiana Territory Purchase
Shaw v. Reno
Redistricting cannot be based on race- 1993
A person whose views are between conservative and liberal and may include some of both ideologies
Moderate
occur when party loyalty becomes less important to voters, as may be seen with the increase in independents and split-ticket voting.
Dealignment
Which amendments allows from illegal searches and seizures?
4th amendment
Who wrote the pamphlet Common Sense?
Thomas Paine