Civil Liberties
What was added to the Constitution (1791) which gave us explicit rights?
The Bill of Rights
The Equal Protection Clause became part of the Constitution as a result of which Amendment?
14th Amendment
Give me three aspects of Political Socialization:
Family, Education (Schools), Peers, Religion, Media, Impactful Events (ex: Great Depression or 9/11)
What are the 1st and 2nd elections during a federal election season called?
Primary Election, General Election
What were our first two political parties that emerged after George Washington stepped down?
Federalists, Democratic-Republicans (Anti-feds)
This document, written by James Madison, warned of the dangers of "Factions":
Federalist No. 10
What best describes Germany's standard invasion strategy at the beginning of World War II?
Attack with a combination of speed and overwhelming force (Blitzkrieg)
List three rights explicitly given to us in the Bill of Rights:
(Multiple Answers)
1: Religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
2. Bear arms
3. Protection against the quartering of soldiers
4. Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures
5. Right to due process, protection from self-incrimination, protections against Double Jeopardy
6. Right to a speedy and public trial by jury, and the right to counsel
7. Right to a jury trial in certain civil cases
8. protection against excessive bail or cruel and unusual punishment
9. Acknowledges other rights not given in the Constitution
What Supreme Court Case overturned the decision made in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)?
Brown v. Board
- Desegregation; Plessy v. Ferguson = upheld segregation
What is the difference between Conservative ideology and Liberal ideology?
Conservative -> Favor limited government, free markets, traditional family values
Liberal -> Favor government regulation, social programs, civil rights protections, advocates for change
Presidential elections are determined by the:
Electoral College
The Republican Party became prominent after which President was elected?
Abraham Lincoln
A Three-way relationship among congressional committees, interest groups, and the bureaucracy is called what?
Iron Triangle
What McDonald's item is known as "Le Royal" in France?
Quarter Pounder
Which Supreme Court Case determined everyone has the right to an abortion based on the civil liberty, Privacy?
Roe v. Wade (1973)
What officially banned discrimination in public accommodations and employment?
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
Which body of government is most closely aligned with Public Opinion? Be Specific.
House of Representatives (Rep for each district - based on population of a state)
This law requires state motor vehicle agencies to offer voter registration opportunities to anyone applying for or renewing a driver's license:
National Voter Registration Act
60s-80s, after the Civil Rights Movement
When someone is representing an interest group, and going to government organizations/meeting candidates to advocate for certain policies, they're doing what?
(What is this action called)
Lobbying
What is formed when light is bent by layers of hot air?
a Mirage
Privileges or Immunities + the Due Process clauses become tools to apply fundamental liberties to the states through the process of ______________________.
(Hint: McDonald v. Chicago)
Selective Incorporation
The U.S. has a history of halting immigrants from coming into America, a prime example would be the ___________________________ Act, 1882.
Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882
Which body of government is influenced the least by public opinion?
Supreme Court
Justices serve for life = do not have to worry about re-election
Through the Electoral College, all states use the ____________________ - system, except for two states, which are ________ and __________
Winner-Take-All
Nebraska and Maine
A U.S. presidential nominating convention held every four years by political parties who will be fielding nominees in the upcoming U.S. presidential election:
National Convention
(DNC - RNC)
Where can we see inequalities between interest groups?
Group membership
Financial Resources
What is the syrup drained from raw sugar?
Molasses
Explain the difference between the Establishment Clause and the Free Exercise Clause of the 1st amendment:
Establishment: Prohibits the government from creating or favoring religion (Cannot be implemented into law)
Free Exercise: protects the individual's right to practice religion (or no religion) without government interference or compulsion
What was the 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Policy? Explain:
(1pt Exc for the whole class if you get it right)
This term refers to the range within which measures how accurate a poll is, usually expressed as a "Plus or Minus" percentage:
Margin of Error
Referendums and laws proposed via a citizen petition are examples of what?
Direct Democracy
This will happen, typically every 10 years, where political leaders will reshape the political landscape by changing voting districts, as much in their favor as possible; what is this action called?
Gerrymandering
A U.S. organization that raises money privately to influence elections or legislation, especially at the federal level - often times bringing together multiple interest groups to garner as many resources as possible to help the party/candidates they favor:
Political Action Committee
Which country hosts the World Ice Golf Championship?
Greenland