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FINAL EXAM Flashcards

1
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what was the 3/5 compromise of the constitutional convention?

A

3 out of every 5 slaves were counted for population

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2
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what did George Washington warn against his farewell address? 

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Factions (interest groups)

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3
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what were the main weaknesses regarding the articles of Confederation?

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Little respect, and no support from the state government

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4
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what is the social contract theory? 

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An agreement between people in their government

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5
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how did the New Jersey plan differ from the Virginia plan? in the Constitutional convention

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New Jersey= equal representation for each state
Virginia= population

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What was the purpose of the federalist papers?

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to convince people to support the ratification of US Constitution

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what are natural rights? (declaration of independence talks about it)

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Basic rights that people have and need

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which enlightenment thinker had the greatest influence in the declaration of Independence?

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John Locke

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which enlightenment thinker is credited with separation of powers?

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Montesquieu

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10
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why did the anti-federalist want a bill of rights?

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to protect individual liberties and limit federal government power?

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what was Montesquieu’s contribution to the US system government ?

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separation of powers

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12
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define checks and balances

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The government has the power to limit the actions of other branches

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13
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define federalism

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the constitutional division of power between the US state governments and the national government

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14
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what is the purpose of the US state department?

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advises the President and leads the nation in foreign policy issues

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what are the major leadership roles in Congress?

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speaker and senate majority leader

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16
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what topic was addressed in the supreme court cases of Plessy v Ferguson in brown v the Board of Education?

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resource education in the constitutionality of “separate but equal”

17
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ladder of laws

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Constitution, federal laws, state laws, local laws

18
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How are justices to the Supreme Court selected

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The president and confirmed by the Senate

19
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what is meant by a dual court system?

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Federal and the state court system

20
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why was the court Marbury V Madison, a significant in landmark case?

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establish the power of the judicial review

21
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where in the constitution can be expressed powers of each branch be found


A

articles 1, 2, and 3

22
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what did the McCulloch feed Maryland case established?

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supremacy of the federal government

23
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what role does the vice president play in Congress?

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serves the president of senate

24
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what is the purpose of an executive order?

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to direct the Executive Branch of the U.S. Government

25
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how does a electoral collage work?

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A group of electors that vote for president

26
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what does the house of representatives do during a presidential impeachment?

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they represent people in pass loss

27
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why is a census taken every 10 years

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to determine population abs allocate seats

28
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how is a presidential candidate chosen for a political party?

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primaries, nominate themselves, and nominated at national convention

29
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define “Habeas Corpus”

A

legal principle that protects individuals

30
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what are the purposes of the 5th and 6th amendment?

A

give people being accused of crime their legal rights

31
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how many times has suffrage been extended by amendments?

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4

32
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what are special interest groups and how do they affect politics?

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people who have similar interests on issues (Lobbying)

33
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how old independent/unaffiliated voters affected recent elections?

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they have stole votes for major parties, and they are the fastest growing group

34
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which executive position in Arizona is in charge of elections?

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secretary of state

35
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what do members of a city council do?

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sit on council board to make decisions

36
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in what ways is the Arizona legislator similar to the US legislator?

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similar > they both have house and senate in a dual court system
different > house of representatives

37
Q

what does civic duty mean?

A

voting, obeying taxes, paying taxes, and jury duty

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