Government Midterm

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different reasons why elections matter in the U.S. and Texas?

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elected officials create laws (impact almost every aspect of voters lives)

more officials in U.S. than other country

dont always represent voters wants

vote for and against issues (right to vote or violence)

make decisions after national disasters or healthcare/immigration

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how do values established during writing of the constitution apply today to U.S. and Texas?

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created framework for us to abide by creating a seperation of power

check and balance for citizens breaking laws and each branch

supreme court inerpreted constitutional phrases allowing it to remain relevant and evolve

bill of rights an addition to the constitution (most issues revolve back to these)

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voters who casually follow politics are infuenced by those with an interest in how voters vote?

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manipulative organizations who poll certain individuals but not others certain background/bias

interest groups vital role in campaining process (community yard signs)

media getting the info out (mudslinging commercials)

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positive and negative aspects of the role interest groups have in democratic politics?

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pros- persuade politicians to legislate in favor of their beliefs

brings awareness to problems to the senate

cons- one track mind/seldom look at issues from all angles

opinions tend to be bias

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reasons why the U.S. has evolved a stable two-party system?

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leads to political stability inturn leading to economic growth

simpler to govern

americans are confused by the system therefore go for a party member with a common political interest

research 6 more than 2 candidates no only 2 yes (will take the time)

people tend to follow a large group of like interest groups from a large party over a small up incoming third party

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methods used to conduct presidential elections in the U.S. specifically campaigning?

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each party chooses a nominee in primary election who then competes in general election

start campaigning nearly 2 yrs out (raising money/developing strategies)

travels states raising public awareness for the party

media major source persuading voters to thier party by all means necessary

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democracy

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system in which governmental power is widely shared among citizens

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general election

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final election that selects office holder

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primary election

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narrows down the number of candidates by determining who will be in the general election

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declaration of Independence

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document signed in 1776 declaring the U.S. a country independent of great britain

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constitution

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basic governing document of the U.S.

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checks and balances

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constitutional division of power into seperate institutions giving each the power to block the other

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bill of rights

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first 10 amendments to the constitution that protects individual and state rights

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seperation of powers

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a system of government in which different components exercise different governmental powers

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electoral college

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those chosen to cast a direct vote fro president by a process determined by each state

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federalist

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those who wrote and campaigned on behalf of ratification of the constitution

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federalism

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division of governmental authority between atleast two different levels of government (national and state)

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necessary and proper clause

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gives congress the power to take all actions that are necessary and proper to carry out its delegated powers

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franchise

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the right to vote

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interest groups

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organization of people with common interests that engage in politics on behalf of its members

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free rider program

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when people can enjoy the benefits of group activity without bearing the costs

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lobbying

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interest group activities intended to influence the decision of public officials

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judicial branch

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supreme court

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legislative branch

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congress

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executive branch

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president (white house)

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1st amendment

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freedom of speech, press, religion

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2nd amendment

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right to keep and bear arms

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3rd amendment

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conditions for quarters of soldiers

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4th amendment

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right of search and seizure

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5th amendment

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provisions concerning prosecution

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6th amendment

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right to a speedy trial

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7th amendment

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right to a trial by jury

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8th amendment

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excessive bail / cruel punishment

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9th amendment

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rule of construction of constitution

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10th amendment

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rights of states under constitution