Vocab Terms
What is a Bill?
A proposed law presented for consideration by the legislature
What are the 3 branches?
Judical, Legislative and Executive
Describe the difference between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists
The Federalists and Anti-Federalists were two opposing groups during the debate over the ratification of the U.S. Constitution in the late 18th century.
What does the President do?
The President is the leader of the United States and has many important jobs. They make decisions about the country, like creating new laws, managing the military, and making sure the laws are followed.
Explain in your own words how the electoral college works
A group of politicians are in a room and they take votes and polls
What is a Slander?
A spoken false statement that damages someone's reputation, also a form of defamation.
What is the purpose of the government?
The purpose of government is to organize society by creating and enforcing laws to ensure order and provide services
Explain why the Bill of Rights is such an important addition to the Constitution
The Bill of Rights is important because it protects individual freedoms and limits the power of the government. It ensures that people have basic rights like freedom of speech, religion, and the right to a fair trial. Adding it to the Constitution reassured many that their personal rights would be safe from government abuse.
What does the Vice President do?
To help the President and be ready to step in as President if something happens to the President. The Vice President also leads the Senate, where they help decide votes and can break ties when there is a tie in the Senate.
List the five most important factors that influence voter behavior, and give an example for each
Party Identification,Candidate Characteristics,Issues and Policies,Demographics,Political Socialization
What is an Autocracy?
A person with all the power
Explain the difference between a democracy?
In a democracy, power is held by the people, typically through voting and elected representatives, while in an oligarchy
Explain the limits on your freedom of speech
Your freedom of speech is not unlimited. You can't say things that incite violence, spread false information (like defamation), or create a clear and present danger (such as shouting "fire" in a crowded theater when there is no fire).
What options does the President have when a bill is delivered to him to sign from Congress?
Sign the Bill into Law, Veto the Bill, Take No Action, Pocket Veto (Bill Dies After 10 Days)
What is an Independent candidate?
A voter or candidate who does not align with a specific political party
What is Gerrymander?
The practice of drawing district boundaries to favor a particular political party, group, or incumbent
Explain the difference between one’s political ideology and one’s political party?
ideology is a person's guiding political philosophy, while a political party is a formal organization that represents and acts upon a set of political ideals in the pursuit of power.
Explain the difference between the free exercise clause and the establishment clause
The Establishment Clause prevents the government from creating or favoring a religion, ensuring there’s no official religion in the U.S. The Free Exercise Clause protects individuals' rights to practice their religion freely without government interference
Explain the difference between a constitutional and authoritarian government?
A constitutional government is bound by a set of laws or a constitution that limits the powers of leaders and ensures the protection of citizens' rights, while an authoritarian government concentrates power in the hands of a single leader.
What is the definition of Registration?
The process by which eligible citizens sign up to vote before an election
What is a Political Socialization?
When media family or peers point you to a political way
Explain the difference between a constitutional and authoritarian government?
A constitutional government is bound by a set of laws or a constitution that limits the powers of leaders and ensures the protection of citizens' rights
Explain the powers of the federal, state and local governments under the system of federalism
Under federalism, power is shared between the federal, state, and local governments. The federal government handles national issues like defense, foreign policy, and regulating trade between states.
Whats a Majority Leader?
The leader of the majority party in either the House or Senate who helps coordinate party strategy and legislative agenda
What is the definition of Hard money?
Political contributions that are regulated by law and given directly to a candidate’s campaign