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Pols 1010 Exam 1
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Political Studies
Undergraduate 1
02/09/2015

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Politics
Definition
  • Politics are ubiquitous-everywhere
  • Conflict over leadership, structure & policies of government
  • The struggle of who gets what, when and how 
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The Presence of Government in the Daily Life of a student at a state university (Federal, State, Local)
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student loans

less money gov gives= higher tutition

quarters to semesters

right to vote

draft war

roads & traffic lights

food regulation

pharmaceuticals

p. 6 We The People


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Government
Definition
institutions and procedures through which a territory and its people are ruled
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Power
Definition
influence over a government's leadership, organization or policies
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Democracy
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a system of rule that permits citizens to play a significant part in the governmental process, usually through the election of key public officials
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Direct Democracy
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a system of rule that permits citizens to vote directly on laws and policies
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Representative Democracy
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a system of government in which the populace selects representatives, who play a significant role in governmental decision making
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Authoritarian Government
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a system of rule in which the government recognizes no formal limits but may nevertheless be restrained by the power of other social institutions
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Totaltarian Government
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a system of rule in which the government recognizes no formal limits on its power and seeks to absorb or eliminate other social institutions that might challenge it
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Politcal Culture
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broadly shared values, beliefs and attitudes about how the government should function. 

American political culture emphasizes thevalues of liberty, equality and democracy 

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Trust in Government
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Elements of American Political Culture
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Political Effiacy
Definition
the ability to influence government and politics
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Citizenship
Definition
informed and active memebership in political community
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Pluralism
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the theory that all interests are and should be free to compete for influence in the government; the outcome of this is competition is the compromise and moderation
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Limited Government
Definition
a principle of constitutional government; a government whose powers are defined and limited by a constitution
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Laissez-Faire Capitalism
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an economic system in which the means of production and distribution are privately owned and operated for profit with minimal or no government interference
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Equality of Opportunity
Definition
a widely shared American ideal that all people should have the freedom to use whatever talents and wealth they have to reach their fullest potential
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Politcal Equality
Definition
the right to participate in politics equally, based on the principle of "one person, one vote"
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Majority Rule/Minority Rights
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the democratic principle that a government follows the preferences of the majority of voters but protects the interests of the minority
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Immigration and Ethnic Diversity
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21st Century Americans
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What does it mean to be an American?
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Conceptions of Americanism
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The Three Political Cultures (Elazar)
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individualistic- signifies & focuses individual is at top; rights take precedence, promote individuals, protect liberty, relationships based on merit

moralistic- false cognate- emphasizes community opposed to individual, COMMON PUBLIC INTEREST, government exists to promote common good, duty to help society

traditionalistic- maintain status quo, souther US, represents elite, God made it that way

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Declaration of Independence
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Articles of Confederation
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America's first written constitution; served as basis for America's national government until 1789
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Shay's Rebellion
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Controversies at the Constitutional Convention
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Representation Controversy
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Virginia Plan
Definition
a framework for the Constitution, introduced by Edmund Randolph, that called for representation in the national legislature based on the population of each state
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New Jersey Plan
Definition
a framework for the COnstitutiom, introduced by William Paterson, that called for equal state representation in the national legislature regardless of population
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Connecticut/Great Compromise
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Slavery Controversy
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Executive Controversy
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Federalist 10
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Federalist 51
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Article 3/The Judiciary
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Article 7/ Ratification
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Article 5/ Amendment Process
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Delegated/Expressed/Enumerated Powers
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delegated-constitutional powers that are assigned to one governemntal agency but that are exercised by another agency with the express permission of the first

expressed-specific powers granted by the Constitution to Congress (Article 1, Section 8) and to the president (Article 3)

 

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The Commerce Clause
Definition
Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution which delegates to Congress the power "to regulate commerce with foreign nations and among several states and with the Indian tribes." This clause was interpreted by tbe Supreme Court in favor of the National Government over the economy
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Necessary and Proper Clause (elastic)
Definition
Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution, which provides Congress with the authority to make all laws "necessary & proper" to carry out its expressed powers
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Reserved Powers
Definition
powers derived from the 10th Amendment to the Constitution, that are not specifically delegated to the national government or denied to the states
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Concurrent Powers
Definition
authority possessed by both state and national governments, such as the power to levy taxes 
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Article 6/ Supremacy Clause
Definition
Article 6 of Constitution, which states that laws passed by the national government and all treaties are the supreme law of the land and superior to all laws adopted by any state or any subdivision
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Judicial Review
Definition
the power of the courts to review, and if necessary, declare actions of the legislative and executive branches invalid or unconstitutional; the Supreme Court asserted this power in Marbury vs. Madison 
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Marbury vs. Madison (1803)
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A living constitution
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original intent (originalism)
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checks and balances
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separation of powers
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bill of rights
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comparing the Articles of Confederation with the Constitution
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Federalists and Anti-federalists
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Tyranny of the Majority
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Which were chosen? An analysis of the 27
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The Supreme Court and Constitutional Amendment
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How democratic is the constitution?
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Federalism
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Unitary Government
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Confederation
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Why Federalism in the US?
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Full Faith and Credit Clause
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Privileges and Immunities Clause
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Interstate Compacts
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Interstate Extradition
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Evolution of Federalism
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McCulloch vs. Maryland (1819)
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Concept of Implied powers
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Gibbons vs. Ogden (1824)
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Traditional/Dual Federalism
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Police Powers
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Doctrine of Nullification
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Dred Scott Decision (1857)
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New Deal/Great Depression
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Schechter Polutry Corp. vs. US (1935)
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Switch in tim to save nine
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Cooperative Federalism
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Regulated Federalism
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Grants-in-aid programs
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Categorical Grants
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Formula Grants
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Project Grants
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Block Grants
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Reverse Sharing
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Crosscutting Requirements
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Matching Funds
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Preemption
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Mandates/Unfunded Mandates
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Devolution
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New Federalism
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US vs. Lopez (1995)
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Federalism Since 2000
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Big government conervation
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States' Rights
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Redistributive Programs
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Who benefits from Federal Spending?
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Health care reform/ The Affordable Care Act
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National Independent Federation of Business vs. Schelius (2012)
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Immigration Reform and State Power
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Arizona vs. US (2012)
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