American Politics|North and South Flashcards
division, polarization, Republican, Democrats.
Who are the Democrats?
An advocate or supporter for democracy.
Who are the Republicans?
Extremely far right politicians, supports the idea of countries having and being ruled by a President.
What does polarization mean?
Opposed opinions; two sides that do not agree to each other.
What was the American Dream roughly?
Having a better life, being a nation, richer and fuller for everyone.
Were Republican’s pro or anti-slavery?
Anti-slavery [Northern].
What did Democrats support that Republicans did not?
non-coexistence between whites and blacks.
Segregation.
What did the Democrats do during the Wall Street Crash socially?
think socially; for the people.
Supporting for the poor- Great Depression.
Which party has a more active role in society?
Democrats.
Give an example[s] of a Republican.
Richard Nixon, George W. Bush, Ronald Reagan.
Give an example[s] of a Democrat.
Hint: Night at The Museum.
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Joe Biden, Bill Clinton.
How was voting like in America?
think about what each state does or give.
Different states=different votes, points.
What is the Electoral Colleges?
Group of people in each state votes, the bigger it is, the value is worth it.
Definition of constituiton:
A constitution is a body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organisation is acknowledged to be governed.
reciprocate it in your own words.
In simple words: set of principles and rules by which a country is organised.
What are the 3 branches of the U.S Government?
Who carried out the laws?
Who interprets laws?
Who makes the laws?
Legislative [makes laws], Executive [carries out laws], Judicial [interpret laws].
What are Checks and Balances?
what can each branch do in the govt.?
Veto and question each branch of their actions.
