Test 1 Flashcards
What is the Biblical purpose of government?
To control evil. (Common grace)
What is the responsibility of believers to the state?
Obey, unless laws are directly opposing to God’s Law. Pray for leaders. Pay taxes.
What is the relationship of believers to the state?
We are citizens of heaven.
What are the four great truths about why the US had to separate from Britian?
- Men are created equal.
- They are endowed by their Creator with certain rights.
- The government’s role is to secure those rights.
- If the government is destructive to that end, the people may alter it, or abolish it & reinstate a new government.
What is Americanism?
The belief that America is special.
What is Americanization?
Immigrants are introduced to America’s culture, etc.
What two terms, in the public’s mind, sum up what the declaration represents?
Democracy & liberty.
What two words, in the public’s mind, sum up what the constitution represents?
Power & freedom.
What is the definition of democracy?
Demos - “the people”
Cracy - “rule”
Democracy - “The people rule”
What are some of the positive factors that prevents the majority from infringing on rights of the minority?
- Geographic size allows for diverse population, allows for factions.
- Economy must be relatively prosperous.
- Democratic form of government.
What is the difference between the delegate model and the trustee model?
Delegate: the representative does exactly what his constituants want.
Trustee: after being elected, should be free to make decisions.
Who said “No constitution can indefinitely protect a vicious or foolish people.”?
Benjamin Franklin
What is the symbolic role of the Constitution?
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What are the two basic concepts in the Constitution?
- Popular sovereignty (“we the people”).
2. Constitution bestows governmental power.
What is the relationship between the federal government and the states?
Federalism - dual sovereignty, 10th amendment. Federal powers are delegated, states are residual.
How are the powers of the government separated?
Source: Montesquieu
- Legislative.
- Executive.
- Judicial.
What are the three categories for the Bill of Rights?
- Religious freedom.
- Procedural rights.
- Limitations on the government.
What is the “lemon test” to determine if the government should be involved in something?
- It must have a secular purpose.
- It can’t inhibit or advance religion.
- No excessive entanglements.
How are Constitutional Amendments proposed? Which method has been used the most?
a
How are Constitutional Amendments ratified? Which method has been used the most?
a
What are the categories of Constitutional Amendments?
- Adjusting.
- Civil war.
- 20th century.
public opinion
political socialization
ages
media influence
a
gender
a
race
a
15th, 24th, 26th, amendments
a
voters vs non voters
education, age, etc
a
era of ink
expansion of newspapers
a
era of sight & sound
a
cable & conglomerates
broad companies
a
internet
www dev date
ads
a
agenda setting
a
priming
a
framing
a
bias in news
equal time rule
gov influence in media, esp wartime
selective perception
a
