Basic info
Providing protection, services, and jobs is the most basic duties of a ______________
Government
Why do people run for local office?
They believe they can make changes within their community.
Why do analysts argue against the electoral college?
The system devalues many states and the people who live there; it also creates an environment where only a handful of states matter in a presidential election.
What are 2 ways Danny Smuggles diamonds?
1. In the goats
2. In a false tooth
A person who believes in marriage equality might be considered ____ in their political views.
Liberal
"An area that has a system of government" is defined as this
A municipality
What are some reasons you would visit the Town Clerk?
If you needed a fishing license or marriage license, if you needed a certificate of residency, etc.
There are two political points of view in our society. People often mistake them for political parties, what are these points of view?
1. Liberal: Looking for change/equity in policies
2. Conservative: Looking for tradition/stricter following of the Constitution in polices
Resource wars break general break out in countries where the government is_____
Unstable and corrupt-allowing for rebel groups to form and rise up.
This is the official system for electing the President; it restricts the power of the popular vote and makes states with a larger population more important.
Electoral College: First person to 270 votes wins.
This document outlines the duties and responsibilities of the U.S. government
The Constitution
These laws outline what can be built or take place within certain areas of a municipality.
Zoning Laws
The following would be associated with which political party:
-Big government spending on programs
-Marriage equality
-Legalization of marijuana
Democrats
This is the country that lies and says the blood diamonds are mined there.
Liberia
A person who does not support a woman's right to choose might be considered____ in their political views.
Conservative
One of the hallmarks of a democracy is the peaceful transition of _______
power.
What does NIMBY stand for?
Not in My Backyard; Things that people see as important to society but not necessarily things they want built near their home.
The following would be associated with which political party
-States rights over federal rule
-Traditional values
-business' deserving tax breaks to stimulate the economy
Van de Kamp is responsible for keeping the violence going in Sierra leone because he does this with the diamonds in his possession:
Locks them in vaults and keeps them from entering the market to be sold, therefore limiting the supply.
In this system of government the people elect their representatives to positions of power. THose representatives need to make policies based on the needs of the people.
Democratic Republic
This is the only level of government that can be created and dissolved by the vote of the people.
The village
Why are the village of Hoosick Falls police considered important to Hoosick Falls based on the location of the village within the county and the village population?
Large number of people living in a small space, urban like environment, Trooper and county sheriffs are 20-30 min away in an emergency.
Political parties put together their views on major issues in society and how they would address those issues. The generic name for this document is a _______
Party Platform
The Kimberly Process was designed to do what in regards to conflict diamonds?
Make sure that the countries that participate agree to mine for diamonds in a humane manner as well as certify that their diamonds did not come from a country outside of the agreement.
In this system of government one person rules, taking power by force, and the rights of the people are restricted.
Totalitarianism/ dictatorship