Constitution and Federalism
The first governing document in the United States
What is the Articles of Confederation (p. 34)
A common saying on what it is to be an American
What is...
1. Opportunity [Hard work is key to getting ahead]
2. Freedom [Individuals should mostly be able to do what they want]
3. Markets [The best way to organize the economy]
4. Religion [Should play an important role in public life]
The attitudes that people have about policy issues, political events, and elected officials.
What is public opinion
A trend in modern media
What is...[changing economics, changing news values, changing consumption pattern, decline of newspapers & TV news, or rise of on-line news & social media]
This bill was signed into law in Texas. It prohibits abortions as early as six weeks.
What is SB 8.
The framers hoped to create a presidency that would be
What is make the federal government rather than states the agency capable of timely and decisive action to deal with national issues and problems (p. 43).
A key feature of American political culture
What is...
1. Liberty
2. Equality
3. Democracy
4. Civic Duty5. Anti-statism
6. Individual responsibility
The beliefs and values that form a general philosophy about government
What is political ideology
Gatekeeper, scorekeeper, watchdog
Roles of the media (see also pg. 183 of text)
This governor held on to his job following a recent recall election.
Who is Governor Gavin Newsom
When states and local governments conform to requirements imposed by the national government but do not receive funding for the expenditure required to fulfill them, they are complying with
What is unfunded mandates (p.79).
The First Amendment is designed to
What is keep the government from practicing religion
More active government in domestic affairs and economy
What is a liberal ideology
The power of the media to influence how events, issues, and people's actions are interpreted and understood
Framing
This lawyer who has ties to the democratic party is accused of lying to the FBI in a meeting Trump and Russia.
Who is Michael Sussman.
From the perspective of democratic participation, the multiple layers of government in a federal system [hint: government and responsibility]
What is...[make it difficult for individuals to figure out which government is responsible for the problem that concerns them] or some version of this.
Two basic strains of religion to influence American culture
What are New England Protestantism and Puritanism
Family and friends, education, party affiliation, religion
A form of reporting in which the media adopt a skeptical or even hostile posture toward the government and public officials
What is adversarial journalism
An event aimed at showing support for those arrested on January 6.
What is Justice for J6.