Branches of Government
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
What is a political party?
A political party is an organized group of people with similar political beliefs and goals.
What is the Constitution?
The Constitution is the supreme law of the United States, outlining the framework of government.
Who is John Locke?
John Locke was a philosopher who advocated for natural rights and government by consent.
What is a primary election?
A primary election is an election where party members select candidates for the general election.
What is the main role of the executive branch?
The main role of the executive branch is to enforce and implement laws.
What is the main goal of a political party
The main goal of a political party is to gain control of the government by winning elections.
What does the Bill of Rights do?
The Bill of Rights protects individual liberties and rights from government infringement.
What is social contract theory?
Social contract theory posits that individuals consent to form a government to protect their rights.
What is voter suppression?
Voter suppression refers to tactics used to discourage or prevent specific groups from voting.
What is judicial review?
Judicial review is the power of the courts to determine the constitutionality of laws.
Name two major U.S. political parties
Democratic Party and the Republican Party.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
The Declaration of Independence announced the separation of the American colonies from British rule.
What is the difference between democracy and republic?
A democracy is a system where the majority rules, while a republic is a system with elected representatives.
What is the Electoral College?
The Electoral College is the body that formally elects the President and Vice President of the United States.
What checks does Congress have on the President?
Congress can impeach the President, override vetoes, and approve appointments.
What is a third party?
A third party is a political party that is not one of the two major parties
What is Federalist No. 10?
Federalist No. 10 is an essay by James Madison that argues for the ratification of the Constitution.
What is Marxism?
Marxism is a political and economic theory that advocates for class struggle and collective ownership.
What is gerrymandering?
Gerrymandering is the manipulation of electoral district boundaries to favor one party over another.
What is the supremacy clause?
The supremacy clause establishes that the Constitution and federal laws take precedence over state laws.
What is party polarization?
Party polarization refers to the growing ideological distance between political parties.
What is the purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation?
The Emancipation Proclamation declared the freedom of slaves in Confederate states
Who wrote "The Prince"?
"The Prince" was written by Niccolò Machiavelli and discusses political power and leadership.
What is a runoff election?
A runoff election is held when no candidate receives a majority of votes in the initial election.