key concepts nov 22 Flashcards
Who wrote the declaration of independance and when?
Thomas Jefferson in 1776
When did US fight the revolutionary war?
1776-1785
Who was the first president
George washinton
what was the first thing the us did and when?
Draft a constitution in march 4 1789
What did they implement to fix the fear of autonomy between states?
The bill of rights in 1791
What does the first admendent say?
Freedon of speech
Second admenent?
Right to bear arms
Fourth admenent?
Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures
Fifth amendment?
right to not testify against yourself and protection from double jeopardy
Sixth amendent?
RIght to trial by jury in crim court
Seventh amendent?
right to trial by jury in civil court
eight amemdent?
protection of cruel and unusual punishment
tenth amemdent?
estabilishes federalism
What are battle ground states?
They are basically swing states that politicians invest a lot of ressources into because if they win those states it is beneficial to their winning the presidency.
What kind of power does the president have?
Informal power such as persuasion and little proactive power.
In the US how does the elections work?
By electoral college, there are 50 separate elections, each state is granted a number of electors based on population and it is by winner takes all method
How many electors?
53
Give me an example of a battle ground state?
Michigan
Who was the greatest president and why?
Franklin roosevelt, guided through ww2, created modern finance, created american welware, took america off of the gold standard, and he served for 4 terms
Give me an example of people who won an electoral college but not the popular vote?
Donald trump in 2016
What is the most hated instituition and what is their approval rating?
Congress, 7%
What states like congress?
Big states with large populations
Which states like Senate?
Small states with low population
How long can a person stay in a senate
Up to 6 yrs and they can appoint judges
What is fillibustering and who can do it?
Senate, and it is when they want to protect the majorities, basically means you can block it if you have over 60% who want to
Where do minorities have no protection?
House of representation
What is the highest court in the US?
Supreme Court, they can set precident, and you can hold a position in the supreme court till you die
