English Philosophers
The English Philosopher that believes we are guided by self preservation (no morals)
Who is Thomas Hobbes
Describe State of Nature
purpose of government and how the government represents its people. The state of nature is a hypothetical condition that is preceded of society.
What is the iron triangle
The "Iron Triangle" The relationship between congress(especially Sub-Committees), Government agencies(Bureaucracy), and interest groups. This helps create policy in the United States and all 3 parts want to protect their own self interests
Describe a veto
a veto is the power (used by an officer of the state, for example) to unilaterally stop an official action, especially the enactment of legislation.
How many justices are on the supreme court
The English philosopher that believes men exist in the state of nature in perfect equality and freedom to do what they want.
Who is John Locke?
Describe social contract theory
when people agree to leave the state of nature and enter into a governed society.
Describe expressed powers
The most important powers include the power to tax, to borrow money, to regulate commerce and currency, to declare war, and to raise armies and maintain the navy. These powers give Congress the authority to set policy on the most basic matters of war and peace.
Describe swing states and name two
the term swing state refers to any state that could reasonably be won by either the Democratic or Republican presidential candidate. These states are usually targeted by both major-party campaigns, especially in competitive elections.
examples: ohio, florida, wisconsin
Who is chief jutice
John Roberts
Who believed separation of powers despotism could be prevented by a system of different governmental bodies exercising different powers
Who is Baron De Montesquieu
Describe Supremacy Clause
was ranking of power and authority, placing the constitution at the top. stating that all laws made furthering the Constitution and all treaties made under the authority of the United States are the “supreme law of the land.”
Filibuster
A filibuster in the United States Senate is a tactic used in the United States Senate to prevent a measure from being brought to a vote. The most common form of filibuster occurs when one or more senators attempt to delay or block a vote on a bill by extending debate on the measure.
Explain a line item veto
In United States government, the line-item veto, or partial veto, is the power of an executive authority to nullify or cancel specific provisions of a bill, usually a budget appropriations bill, without vetoing the entire legislative package.
describe establishment clause
Establishment Clause prohibits the government from making any law “respecting an establishment of religion.” This clause not only forbids the government from establishing an official religion, but also prohibits government actions that unduly favor one religion over another.
Who believed emotion and reason were important to human development and sought for a balance between the two and that women are naturally different from men and they should learn obedience and the skills necessary to provide loving care
Who is Jean Jacques Rousseau?
Explain concurrent powers
Concurrent powers are powers that are shared by both the State and the federal government. These powers may be exercised simultaneously within the same territory and in relation to the same body of citizens
Describe Franking Privilege
the franking privilege, which allows Members of Congress to transmit mail matter under their signature without postage, has existed in the United States since colonial times.
explain the vp role
the vice president is empowered to preside over Senate deliberations, but may not vote except to cast a tie-breaking vote. The vice president also presides over joint sessions of Congress
Activist vs Restraint
Judicial activism refers to judicial rulings that are suspected of being based on personal opinion, rather than on existing law. It is sometimes used as an antonym of judicial restraint. The definition of judicial activism and the specific decisions that are activist are controversial political issues.
Describe Hobbes and Locke's view on state of nature
Hobbes viewed it as The state of nature is a state of war. The purpose of government is to impose law and order to prevent the state of war. Locke thought of it as Men exist in the state of nature in perfect equality and freedom to do what they want. Natural rights and natural law govern the state of nature. The state of nature is chaotic/corrupt but mostly peaceful. The purpose of government is to secure natural rights to representative democracy. They create a government to assure rights.
Describe anti federalists and federalists
Federalists are the group who fought to ratify the constitution. Believed In a stronger government. produced the need and importance of the constitution. Led by Alexander Hamilton and James Madison. Anti Federalists group who opposed ratification. Fear of tyrannical government.didn’t agree with ratification and did not mention god.
Describe gatekeeping
A gatekeeper can influence what subjects become national political issues and for how long
electoral college pros and cons
pros -The Founding Fathers enshrined the Electoral College in the US Constitution because they thought it was the best method to choose the president.
cons-The Electoral College ignores the will of the people
What is john roberts role
cthe chief justice to preside during presidential impeachment trials in the Senate; this has occurred twice. ... The chief justice presides over the Judicial Conference and, in that capacity, appoints the director and deputy director of the Administrative Office.