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Social Science
Political Science
Politics of the United States
Unit 1 Vocabulary
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implied powers
powers not explicitly expressed in the Constitution but can be used because of the Necessary and Proper Clause
initiative
allows voters to petition to propose legislation and then submit it for a vote by qualified voters
liberal
favors more government spending, more regulation, social welfare, and minority rights
John Locke
ideas inspired the Declaration of Independence, argued men are inherently good and should have life, liberty, and property, consent of the governed, social contract
Privileges and Immunities Clause
a clause that gives citizens of each states most of the privileges of citizens of other states
Referendum
procedure enabling voters to reject a measure passed by the legislature
Popular sovereignty
right to rule comes from the people, social contract with government
Thomas Hobbes
believed people were naturally greedy and selfish
Great Compromise
plan to have a popularly elected House based on state population and a state-selected senate, with two members for each state
grants in aid
programs, money, and resources provided by the federal government to be used for specific projects and programs
First Continental Congress
meeting of delegates to ratify Articles of Confederation
Full Faith and Credit Clause
states are required to recognize the laws and legal documents of other states
Antifederalists
favored a weaker national government with state's rights
Articles of Confederation
A weak constitution that governed during the Revolutionary War. No power to levy taxes, no national currency, no army
Bill of Rights
first 10 amendments to the Constitution, guaranteed liberties
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Choose one foundational document of American democracy, such as the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, or the Bill of Rights. Explain how the document expresses basic political principles, such as popular sovereignty, the rule of law, the separation of powers, limited government, and representative government.
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How did the Federalist Papers contribute to the ratification process?
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Identify the contr ibutions of the political philosophies of the Founding Fathers, including John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, on the development of the U.S. government, and identify significant individuals in the field of government and politics, including John Marshall and Thomas Jefferson. Write a paragraph that describes why the Supreme Court case of Marbury v. Madison was significant and identifies the key players in the case. Cons ider such things : Thomas Jefferson 's election in 1800; John Adams's involvement; the case of Marbury v. Madison; John Marshall's ruling; how Marbury v. Madison strengthened the Supreme Court. Why was the Marbury v. Madison case and its players influential in the development of the U.S. government?
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Describe Efforts to Extend the Bill of Rights to the States Describe subsequent efforts to selectively extend some of the Bill of Rights to the states, including U.S. Supreme Court rulings. Write a paragraph that describes how the rulings in Gideon v. Wainwright, Pointer v. Texas, and Washington v. Texas extended the rights guaranteed in the 6th Amendment to the states. Consider the following questions to support your response: What rights are guaranteed by the 6th Amendment? What were the major issues in each case? How did the Court rule in each case? How did the Court's decisions extend the Bill of Rights to the states?
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