| Term | Definition |
|---|
| legitimacy | 'Widespread acceptance' by the people of something as 'right or binding' |
| Articles of Confederation | First Constitution of the US |
| 10 Years | The first Constitution of the US lasted how long? |
| too weak/economic reasons | The primary reason for failure of the first Constitution |
| government | organization extending to all society, which can legitimately use force to carry out decisions |
| democracy | a government system where "the people" hold the ultimate power |
| protection and services | a "social contract" is agreement among people to allow themselves to be governed in return for: |
| politics | governmental "compromise & decision making" or "the process by which society makes governing decisions" is: |
| Legislative | branch of government the Framers of the Constitution of 1787 intended to be dominant |
| implement laws passed by Congress | What did the framers of the US Constitution intend as the primary role of the President? |
| free public education | Or government has five basic purposes, as listed in the Preamble to the Constitution; the following not one of them: |
| sovereignty for states | this is NOT a "generally accepted ideal" or "basic principle" a government must have to be considered a democracy: |
| constitution | the "basic law" or "document which establishes the structure & limitations of a government" |
| socialism | this is NOT among the ideas the framers of Constitution of 1787 had in common |
| US Constitution & national laws | the 'Supremacy Clause' at Article VI of the US COnstitution establishes who or what as the 'supreme power' |
| free public education | NOT a basic principle of the Constitution of 1787 |
| judicial review | the authority of the Supreme Court to review laws passed by Congress & the states, and the actions of the Executive branch for constitutionality is called: |
| False | (T/F) Amendment of the US Constitution can be put into law solely by 2/3s majority of both house of Congress and signature by the President |
| federalism | the political system of "shared government" we have in the US is called |
| increased a great deal | How has the power of the federal government changed over the past 200 years? |
| reserved | Article 1 of the US Constitution itemizes the powers specifically granted to the Federal Government except: |
| incumbent | the elected official who is the current holder of an elected office |
| constituents | the people/voters in the district of, or who are served by, and elected official are called: |
| ideology | a 'consistent pattern of values & beliefs', usually referred to as liberals & conservatives |
| equality | the idea that 'all individuals are equal in their moral worth & under law' |
| sovereignty | term used when 'no higher political authority exists' in a given political area |
| public policy | the 'final result of government action' or the 'decision by government to follow a course of action |
| due process of law | the 'collective legal procedures' essential to the guarantee of fairness before a government can take liberty or property |
| diversity | the principle that 'individual & group differences should be respected' and are a source of national strength is: |
| capitalism | an 'economic system based on free enterprise & individualism' and little government interference |
| popular sovereignty | The concept that ultimate political authority is based on the will of the people is called |
| representative democracy and republic | Democratic government that derives its power "indirectly" from the people to govern is called two things |
| land ownership for all | is NOT one of the "basic ideals/ principles of democracy |
| constitutional democracy | Government where those who exercise power do so as a result of winning free & frequent elections, and are subject to recognized, enforceable limits on their power, is called |
| constitutionalism | The concept that the constitution is the basic law; government of laws, not of men; "rule of law": |
| order | A "state of peace & security", one of the very oldest purposes of government: |
| universal suffrage | The right of all or most people to vote for the elected officials: |
| values - beliefs | Those things people think are good and those things people think are true: |
| constituency | this is NOT generally considered to be among American "core ideals": |
| majoritarian theory | The theory of power that says essentially the majority of people actually control govt decisions: |
| elite theory | The theory of power that says the government is actually controlled by a small group of wealthy elite: |
| United Nations | this is NOT considered a "political institution": |
| rule of law | The doctrine which says government may not deprive any person of 'life, liberty, or property' without 'due process of law': |
| limited government | The concept which says government does not have unrestricted authority over people: |
| bipartisan | A political system represented by two political parties, such as we have in USA: |
| liberty | The principle that individuals should be free to act and think as they choose, as long as they do not infringe unreasonably upon the rights & freedoms of others: |
| natural and inalienable rights | Two names for rights of individuals considered to be inherent, not granted by government: |
| individualism | The idea that people (individuals) should take the initiative to be self sufficient & accumulate the material resource necessary for their own well being: |
| soft money | Campaign contributions to political parties 'in support of a candidate or campaign, not directly to candidates: |
| basic principles | Concepts that government must be establish by Constitution and can only be changed by the people; government is required to protect fundamental human rights of all people, not just the majority: |
| political culture | A people's 'predominant' values, beliefs, attitudes, ideals & evaluations of the political system of the country, and the whole of the people in it; characteristic & deep-seated beliefs: |
| traditionalistic, individualistic, and moralistic | Name three basic political subcultures or variations on the prevailing values & beliefs in society: |
| political socialization | The process by which political culture is passed on through generations: |
| bicameral | Another name for the two house or two chamber legislature is: |
| liberal and conservative | What are the two major 'political ideologies' in current US politics? |
| liberal | In the USA, we generally associate the 'political left' with which ideology? |
| left it to the states | How did the Framers of the Constitution resolve their conflict over who would vote for Congress: |
| 3/5s compromise | How did the Framers of the Constitution resolve their conflict over slavery: |
| bicameralism | How did the Framers resolve their conflict over the type of Congress: |
| state legislature | this is NOT one of the 'agents of political socialization' |
| Supremacy Clause, war powers of President & Congress, and interstate Commerce Clause | Which of the three of these contributed substantially to increased powers for the federal government: |
| True | (T/F) Most Americans agree on the concept of 'equal opportunity' but disagree on 'equality of results': |
| conservative | In the USA, we generally associate the 'political right' with which ideology? |
| state and federal | In the US 'federal system', which governments retain 'sovereign' powers (two answers): |
| popular sovereignty | The concept that 'ultimate political authority' is based on the 'will of the people': |
| authority | Legitimate or accepted power; citizens accept government laws and comply: |
| liberals | Which group generally believes the government should take care of all the problem is society: |
| conservatives | Which group generally believes individuals should take care of problems without govt interference: |
| Declaration of Independence | In what document do we find the words "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal": |
| property ownership, free education, and suffrage (vote) | Which three freedoms are NOT listed in the First Amendment to the Constitution of 1787: |
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