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50 Cards in this Set
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Politics
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process of making collective decisions that resolve conflicts....politics ends up determining which set of values will guide public policy
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Major Problems of Collective Action
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1. Coordination
2. PD (Free Rider & Tragedy of Commons) |
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Prisoner's Dilemma
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basic situation of pitting self-interest against collective interest
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Free Rider
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everyone would benefit, but no individual's contribution by itself matters, so why pay the costs if you can still get the benefits? (ex: lighthouse)
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Tragedy of Commons
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everyone would benefit in the long term by rationing, but each indiv. would benefit in short term by increasing use (ex: fishing)
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Transaction Costs
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some cost involved in simply going thru the decision making process
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Conformity Costs
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no collective decision matches all indiv. needs perfectly
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Constitution
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fundamental law that defines how gov't will legitimately operate
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Limits on Power of Govt
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1. Bill of Rights (first 10 amendments)
2. Separation of Powers 3. Checks & Balances 4. Judicial Review |
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Marbury v Madison
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(1803) Court established for itself the right to declare actions unconstitutional
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Great Compromise
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Bi-cameral:
House of Rep: based on pop. Senate: 2 for each state |
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Virginia Plan
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wanted 2 chambers; based on pop.
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NJ Plan
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wanted 1 chamber w/equal number for each state
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North/South Compromise
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no taxing of slavery; no restrictions on slavery til 1808; right of return of runaways; 3/5th rule
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Limits on We the People
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- At first, only House members directly elected (Senators came later though)
- Senate terms staggered - Electoral College chose Prez - Voting Rights left to States - Judges appointed for life - No natl referendum on ballot |
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Why federalism here?
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- Relationship w/England = Not unitary system!
- Failure of AofC = No confederation! - Compromise |
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McCulloch vs Maryland
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(1819) Maryland imposed tax on nat'l bank in Maryland; McCulloch wouldn't pay; Court said Maryland COULD NOT prevent the fed. gov't from having natl bank [IMPLIED POWERS SUPPORTED]
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Dred Scott
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Slaves = Property
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Plessy v Ferguson
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Separate but Equal (1896)
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Brown v Board
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Desegregation of public schools
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Block grants
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fed gov't specifics the general area in which funds must be used...local officials select the projects
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Categorical Grants
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can be used only for a specified activity
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Necessary & Proper Clause
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nat'l govt given the right to do what is nec. & proper to carry our their responsibilities
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Full faith & credit clause
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States must honor contracts from other states
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Civil Liberties
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specific liberties enjoyed by individuals; protections from gov't power; requires that a gov't NOT act in some way
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1st Amendment
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Free religion, speech, press, assembly, petition of gov't
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Clear & Present Danger Test
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Oliver Wendell Holmes: whether the speech presents a clear & present danger to others (Fire!! in a theater)
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Imminent Lawless Action Test
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speech can't cause imminent lawless action (Nazi Parade...city had to put forth efforts to prevent lawless action)
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Prior Restraint
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Gov't can't prior restrain you from saying or printing something
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Libel
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false printed info. that greatly harms an indiv
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Slander
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false spoken info. that greatly harms an indiv.
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Establishment Clause
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gov't can't establish a specific religion or declare smtg as THE nat'l religion
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Free Exercise Clause
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gov't can't restrict exercise of religion unless it has a compelling interest
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Roe v Wade
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(1973) Abortion legal within 1st three months
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Lawrence/Garner v Texas
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(2003) Unconstitutional to deny privacy
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14 amendment intended to...
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extend the bill of rights to actions by states
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Gideon v Wainwright
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(1962) right to counsel
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Miranda v Arizona
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(1966) right to hear rights
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Civil Rights
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rights afforded to members of groups; protections provided BY gov't
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13th Amendment
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banned slavery (1865)
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14th Amendment
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defined citizenship; extended Bill of Rights to states; apportionment based on population; can't deny any person of life, liberty, property w/o due process
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15th Amendment
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right to vote shall not be denied on acount of race, color, or previous servitude
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Why did Afr. Amer. vote for FDR in 1932 & 36?
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- New deal economic relief
- Non-discrimination in fed. programs - Black migration north...fewer barriers to political participation there |
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Civil Rights Act
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(1964)equal access to jobs, public places, & places serving the public
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Voting Rights Act
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(1965)ended racial barriers to voting
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Title IX of Education Act
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(1972) bans sex discrimination in schools (women's sports teams!)
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Title IX of Education Act
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(1972) bans sex discrimination in schools (women's sports teams!)
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5th Amendment
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No: self incrimination, double jeopardy
Yes: due process |
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6th Amendement
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Right to counsel & prompt/reasonable proceedings
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8th Amendement
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No excessive bail or cruel/unusual punishment
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