Philosophers& Founders and vocabulary
According to John Locke to what makes a valid government
the consent of the people
Which of these organizations is most likely to vote Republican...National Wild Life, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) or the National Rifle Association
National Rifle Association
Jaden says to Mr. Manos...when I become 18 years old, I want to involuntary participate so I will
register for selective service or pay taxes, or serve on a jury or say the pledge of allegiance
The most basic definition of direct democracy
ruled by the many
This group of people work to get candidates elected to political offices.
a political party
Which founding fathers were the most resistant to the establishment of a strong central government
Antifederalists Samuel Adams and Patrick Henry
I support the death penalty, what am I
A Conservative
It is my duty to voluntarily participate so I will
Vote or discuss politics, or donate money to a political cause or register to vote
State legislature-drawn districts that favor one party over another is known as
Gerrymandering
How does the new media use election polls
They decide which candidate is most likely to win and then they follow those candidates closely
what is an independent expenditure
an organization that is not associated with the candidate that supports a candidate or the defeat of a candidate
I support protection of gun ownership, what am I
A conservative
which constitutional amendment is being violated if a judge insists that a defendant takes the stand against the defendants wishes
5th amendment
Who draws the boundary lines of congressional districts
state legislatures
What is a presidential candidate's luck number and who casts the votes
270
the electoral college
The process for foreign born individuals to become US citizens is called
Naturalization
I support increase in environmental protections
what am I
Liberal
Constitutional Amendments are proposed by____________ and ratified by ____________
the congress; the states
Identify this type of government
100 Senators: 49 Republicans and 51 Democrats
435 House Members: 215 Republicans 220 Democrats
a divided government
This type of primary requires all voters to previously identify a party preference
closed primary
This clause allows congress to regulate both foreign and domestic trade
Commerce Clause
How long has a two party system existed
throughout American history
This amendment protects me if i refuse to stand for the pledge, burn the American flag in protest or participate in peaceful protests
1st amendment
this type of government elects people to represent them
representative democracy
In this type of election voters directly select a candidate who will represent the political party instead of a competition between the party nominees
Primaries/Caucuses