Political Science

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Political Science

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Allocation of goods, services, power, who gets it and who doesn't.

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Brances of political science

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International relations, American, comparative politics, political theory, public theory.

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Machiavelle

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1st modern pol. thinker. political morality. Says we can use violence as a means to an end, but that end must be legitimate. Human nature is very changeable.

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importance of appearances

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what's important is what ppl perceive you to be.

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Virtue,

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masculine outlook of the world

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principality

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city state, ruled by prince

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federalist no. 1

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Hamilton--preface to the rest--persuaded people to reject the old system. or to ratify the new constitution.

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federalist no. 9

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The Union as a Safeguard Against Domestic Faction and Insurrection

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federalist no. 10

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Madison--question of how to guard against "factions," or groups of citizens, with interests contrary to the rights of others or the interests of the whole community

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federalist no. 51

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informing the reader of the safeguards created by the convention to maintain the separate branches of government, and to protect the rights of the people. Legislation is bicameral - protects violation of other department.

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federalist no. 62

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appointing senators - - wiser, longer terms.

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federalist no. 78

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Hamilton -- Judiciary branch of the proposed government would be the weakest of the three. Hamilton believed that because the judiciary had neither "FORCE nor WILL" to enforce its judgments, there was little concern that the judiciary would be able to overpower the political branches.

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Lemon Test

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The government's action must have a secular legislative purpose;
The government's action must not have the primary effect of either advancing or inhibiting religion;
The government's action must not result in an "excessive government entanglement" with religion

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musticism

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individualism

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ultilitarianism

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form of liberalism

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Schnek vs. US 1919

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published literature against the draft. Is criticism of draft constitutional under 1st amend?
Decision: no. Clear and present danger

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Brandenburg v Ohio (1969)

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Is Ohio’s criminal syndicalism statute lawful?
Decision: no--law was overly broad therefore was unconstitutional. Brandenburg had right to free speech unless
Per Curiam opinion

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Texas v. Johnson (1989)

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Q: Is the flag protected from defacement?
A: NO - the act was expressive in nature. it is not just speech that counts as freedom of expression.

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Employment division vs. smith (1990)

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peyote ingested for religious use.

Decision: religious beliefs are not an excuse.

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Sherbert vs verner

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fired for not going to work on sabbath.

decision: the government can reasonably accommodate people's religious beliefs.

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Santa Fe vs. Doe

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Student held prayer at a football game:

decision: holding that the delivery of a message on school property, at school-sponsored events, over the school's public address system, by a speaker representing the student body, under the supervision of faculty, and following school policies which eencourage public prayer could not justifiably be called private speech.

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Activism

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constitution interpreted broadly

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Establishment clause

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a clause in the U.S. Constitution forbidding Congress from establishing a state religion

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Free exercise clause

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prohibiting Congress from making any law prohibiting the free exercise of religion

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plaintiff

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person who brings the suit to court.

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respondent

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a defendant, esp. in appellate and divorce proceedings. opposite of appellant.

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appellant

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petitioner or someone who is trying to appeal something. opposite of respondent.

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verticle

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federalism

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federalist paper's proposed problems with old system

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chaos-states got too much power. not enough taxation.

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Fortuna- feminine

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luck, nature

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world bank

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Zoelick--loans to poorer countries to try and reduce poverty

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USAID

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USAID advances U.S. foreign policy objectives by supporting economic growth, agriculture and trade; health; democracy, conflict prevention, and humanitarian assistance.

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poverty trap

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born into inescapable extreme poverty