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Civic Responsibility
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What was the result of Marbury v. Madison
Judicial Review
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The Democratic Party is what?
The "left-leaning" group that advocates for minority rights, big government, and social rights.
100
What is a campaign?
a candidate running for a elected position in government.
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voters with higher education participate more
100
What is civic responsibility?
Your duty is to participate in the government.
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What was the result of Citizens United v. FEC?
Super PACS
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The Republican Party is what?
The "right-leaning" group that advocates for smaller government, lower taxes, and national security.
200
What is a PAC?
Political Action Committee
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initial increase but then a decline
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What is the most common civic responsibility people do?
Vote or pay taxes
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What was the reason for the case of Citizens United v. FEC
Freedom of speech for businesses and corporations.
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What is political Ideology?
A way of thinking in government that is clear and consistent.
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How do candidates get money to run for an elected office?
By getting PACs and Super PACs to fund and spend money for them.
300
What does this image present?
Older people tend to vote republican
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Which civic responsibility is required by the government?
pay taxes, follow the law, be on a jury
400
How does Marbury v. Madison still affect us today?
Through judicial review, the Supreme Court has checks and balances to keep the government constitutional.
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What are interest groups?
a group of citizens who have a similar issue that they want solved.
400
What is the difference in PACs and Super PACs?
PACs have a limit on donating money.
Super PACs have no limit on raising money.
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What does this cartoon present or reflect?
Super PACS with unlimited funds from anonymous donors can be dangerous
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Why is voting not required by the government?
Can be seen as not democratic being forced to participate.
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Why is it important to learn about Supreme Court decisions?
It gives the people an outline of how the law is to be interpreted and executed.
500
What is the difference between Political Parties and Interest groups?
Political parties get people elected and shift in their beliefs. Interest groups focus solely on one issue they want solved.
500
What is the Electoral College and why do some not like it?
How the president gets elected.
because the system can be seen as not fully democratic
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"And so....my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you....ask what you can do for your country." This quote from JFK is stating what?
that the people should not rely on the government but take action to support the country.
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Why is doing your civic responsibility important?
It is how the people change the government and the world in their eyes.