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Cards Term politics Definition the process by which society makes its governing decisions Term liberty Definition people should be able to think and act as they choose, without infringing on the rights of others. Term individualism Definition people should take initiative and be self-sufficient. If you work hard, you may go from "rags to riches". Along with equality, this explains the foundation of society in the U.S. Term self-government Definition people are the ultimate source of a government's power. in the U.S., we use the principle of majority rule with minority rights. Term unalienable rights Definition rights that are given at birth by the Lord and may not be taken away by the government. Life, liberty, property and the pursuit of happiness Term Democracy Definition form of government in which people make governing decisions Term direct democracy Definition people make all governing decisions Term representative democracy Definition system in which people elect representatives to make decisions for you Term oligarchy Definition form of government in which a few people have all the power Term autocracy Definition form of government in which one person has all of the power Term social contract theory Definition explains why government exists. The contract: people give up power to the government in exchange for security.(hobbes) Term if the social contract is broken? Definition people have the responsibility to overthrow the government (locke) Term Majoritarianism Definition the majority rules in elections and determines policy decisions Term Pluralism Definition society's interests and policy decisions are dictated by the activity of groups Term Elitism Definition Policy is dictated by a small elite group (typically wealthy, typically harsh, typically giving non-stop critiques of others, typically sitting at table 7) Term Federalism Definition Division of power (sovereignty) between national and state governments Term Limited Government Definition the curtailing of powers given to the government. Purpose is to restrict the power of the government and respect the rights of the people. Term Checks and Balances Definition the sharing of powers between the branches of government in order to prevent one from gaining too much power. Term separation of powers Definition the division of power between branches of the government. Term Marbury v. Madison Definition established the precedent for judicial review. Supreme Court may interpret actions based on the Constitution Term Impeachment Definition Removal from office. 1/2 vote of house, 2/3 vote of Senate Term Age to get into the house Definition 25 Term number of members in the house Definition 435 Term how long are the office terms held by members of the house Definition 2 years Term proportional representation Definition 1 for 1 representation, as shown in the house Term how old to be a senator? Definition 30 Term how many members are in the Senate Definition 100 members Term how long is a senator's term in office Definition 6 years Term enumerated powers Definition 17 powers expressly granted to the congress in Article I, Section 8 of the constitution Term necessary and proper clause Definition actions may be taken in order to carry out the enumerated powers Term reserved powers Definition powers that are given exclusively to the state. granted by the 10th amendment Term dual federalism Definition a precise separation of powers between the state and federal government Term fiscal federalism Definition federal funds are given to state and local governments for more efficient dissemination Term devolution Definition returning powers from the national government to the state and local governments. Giving welfare responsibility to the states in the 1990's Term sovereignty Definition absolute ruling power Term grants-in-aid Definition an example of fiscal federalism, broken up into "categorical grants" and "block grants" Term categorical grants Definition for designated projects Term block grants Definition broad areas of grants. allocation is determined by local/state governments Term freedom of expression Definition the ability to express what one wants as long as it does not infringe upon the rights of others. protected by the 1st amendment Term libel and slander Definition knowing falsely speaking about (slander) or writing about (libel) someone with the intent to damage a reputation. not protected by the 1st amendment Term establishment clause Definition the government may pass no law respecting the establishment of religion Term exclusionary rule Definition evidence procured illegally may not be used against you during trial. pertains to the 4th Term Amendment 1 provides for (5) Definition 1. Speech 2. assembly 3. rligion 4. press 5. petition the government Term amendment 4 Definition protects against unnecessary search and seizure. has been interpreted to mean there is a right to privacy. Term amendment 5 provides for (4) hint: plead the fifth Definition 1. not incriminating yourself 2. protection against double jeopardy 3. provides for due process 4. eminent domain Term imminent lawless action Definition precedent set in brandenburg v. ohio. freedom of expression is not protected if the law will immediately be broken because of the expression Term prior restrain Definition stopping the expression of something before it occurs. ruled unconstitutional