Foundations of US
This Enlightenment philosopher’s ideas about natural rights heavily influenced the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
Who is John Locke?
This part of the executive branch helps the president oversee the federal bureaucracy and includes advisors like the Chief of Staff.
What is the Executive Office of the President
This amendment protects freedom of speech
What is the 1st Amendment
What political party is represented by an elephant?
What is the Republican Party
What is the main source of federal revenue?
What is income tax
This constitutional principle assigns authority to both national and state governments in a shared system of governance.
What is federalism?
What are nine judges?
This amendment guarantees due process and equal protection
What is the 14th Amendment
What is political socialization?
How people form political beliefs is based on the environment around them
What is medicare?
A federal health program for people over 65
What compromise made a bicameral legislature?
What is The Great Compromise?
This body confirms SCOTUS nominees
What is the Senate
What court case established the right to remain silent?
What is Miranda V. Arizona
This type of election selects party nominees
What is primary election
What is monetary policy controlled by?
What is federal revenue
What system lets each branch limit the power of others
The president's power to reject a bill is called what
What is a veto?
What is the exclusionary rule?
Evidence obtained illegally cannot be used in court
What is the most common form of political participation?
What is voting?
What's a budget deficit?
Spending more money than recieved in revenue
What clause gives Congress implied powers?
What is judicial review and what case established it?
What is the power to declare laws unconstitutional; Marbury v. Madison?
The Supreme Court declared this based on the result of Brown v. Board of Education?
What is segregation in public schools is declared unconstitutional
This institution formally casts votes that elect the president of the United States
What is the electoral college?
This type of government policy uses taxing and spending to manage economic performance and is primarily controlled by Congress.
What is fiscal policy?