Presidential
The President has the power to negotiate and sign treaties with other nations, although these treaties must be ratified by a two-thirds vote in the Senate. The President also represents the U.S. in diplomatic matters and can appoint ambassadors. This is an example of which power?
Treaties and Foreign Affairs
Which Enlightenment thinker emphasized natural rights, including life, liberty, and property?
John Locke
A technique that encourages people to follow the crowd, suggesting that "everyone is doing it" and implying that one should join in to avoid being left out. It's aimed at creating a sense of pressure to conform.
Bandwagon
"Father of the Constitution." Key figure in drafting and promoting the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
James Madison
In a direct democracy, who directly creates public policy?
The people themselves in mass meetings or the people
The President is the Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. military, which means they have the authority to direct military operations and make key decisions in times of war or peace. However, only Congress can officially declare war. This is an example of which type of power, role, or practice?
Commander-in-Chief
Which Enlightenment principle is central to the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution?
Government by consent/ natural rights
This tactic involves attacking an opponent or opposing idea by associating them with a derogatory label or insult, in order to create negative perceptions without addressing the substance of their argument or platform.
Name-calling
Co-author of the Federalist Papers, strong advocate for a powerful central government and a robust federal system.
Alexander Hamilton
In a __________, the power to govern is vested in the people, who either exercise that power directly or through elected representatives.
Democracy
The President is the head of the executive branch and is responsible for enforcing the laws passed by Congress. This includes managing the federal government and overseeing various executive departments and agencies. This is an example of which type of power, role, or practice?
Executive Power
Which Enlightenment thinker believed in separation of power; checks and balances?
Montesquieu
In this method, a positive or negative image, symbol, or emotion associated with one thing is transferred to another. For example, using patriotic symbols to associate a candidate with national pride, or negative symbols to discredit an opponent.
Transfer
Principal author of the Declaration of Independence and Advocate of individual rights and limited government.
. Thomas Jefferson
Forceful control over an area is an example of which theory?
Force Theory
The President can appoint federal officials, including judges (such as Supreme Court justices), ambassadors, and heads of executive agencies. Most appointments require approval by the Senate. This is an example of which type of power, role, or practice?
Appointments
Which Enlightenment thinker is known for the idea of popular sovereignty?
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Using vague, sweeping statements (often positive and emotionally appealing) that sound good but provide little concrete information. Words like "freedom," "justice," or "prosperity" are commonly used to evoke emotional responses.
Glittering Generalities
The _______________ is an agreement between the United States, Canada, and Mexico to reduce taxes on goods sold among them.
NAFTA
Rights that individuals have under natural law, such as life, liberty, and property, which are not granted by the government but are inherent to human Beings.
Natural Rights
The President can grant pardons, which forgive a person convicted of a federal crime, or reprieves, which delay punishments. This is an example of which type of power, role, or practice?
Pardons and Reprieves
The doctrine that the people are the ultimate source of government authority and that government officials are accountable to the people is known as?
Popular Sovereignty
This technique uses endorsements from famous or respected individuals (celebrities, athletes, or experts) to persuade the audience. The idea is that if someone admired supports a cause or candidate, others should too.
Testimonial
Under a ___________________ decision-making is conducted through elected representatives rather than direct voting on every issue.
Representative democracy
The theory that individuals consent to form a government and abide by its rules in exchange for protection of their rights and maintenance of social Order.
Social Contract theory