WTP Vocab Chpt. 15-17 Flashcards
Definition of judicial review
The power of the courts to declare laws and actions of the local and state governments or the nations government invalid if they are found to contradict the US Constitution
Definition of amendment
A change or a addition to a legal document
Definition of delegated powers
According to the natural rights philosophy people always have their basic rights but sometimes entrust powers to their government for limited purposes. The powers are “delegated “because they are granted by the people and cannot be taken back
Definition of political party
An organization seeking to a achieve political power by electing members to public office so that its political philosophy is reflected in public policy
Definition of platform
List of the policies and priorities of a political party; also known as manifesto
Definition of sedition
Incitement to rebellion
Definition of tickets
The choice of candidates of a political party for president and vice president
Definition of patronage
Support often financial given by a person or institution to a person, group, or institution in need
Definition of literacy test
A test to prove a person’s ability to read and write until 1964 such tests were used to prevent minorities from voting
Definition of secession
In US history the act of states leaving the union in 1861, following the election of Pres. Lincoln, precipitated in the Civil War
Definition of abolitionists
Opponents of slavery who wished to put an end to the institution
Definition of grandfather clause
Provisions of laws in the South after the Civil War stating that citizens could vote only if their grandfather could vote; The law made it impossible for African-Americans to vote
Definition of party system
A concept in political science that political parties control the government
Definition of poll tax
A tax voters were required to pay in order to exercise their right to vote used against African-Americans until 1964
