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Section 1

(50 cards)

communism

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was a more violent form of socialism at one point communism was very popular.

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connecticut compromise or great compromise

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everyone gets two votes in senate of Representative-determined by population get more number of seats

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Demographics

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income level education level, avg age americans. As this changes peoples viewpoints change.

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Second continental congress

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declaration of independence was signed and when all the colonies showed up. Revolutionary war started 2nd continental congress.

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the bill of rights

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written protection that gives rights first ten amendments to the constitution. First ten amendements they cover everything from freedom of speech to states rights. First time a government did this.

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what are the three terms that supplement direct democracy and explain them.

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referendum- A procedure by which voters can propose a law or a constitutional amendment. initiative-An electoral device whereby legislative or constitutional measures are referred by the legislature to the voters for approval or disapproval. recall-allows the people to vote to remove an official from state office.

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Ethnic change

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Example: california minority groups

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Libertarianism

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laissez-faire favor meaning hands off. not getting involved in economies. For example: allowing prostitution b/c you are not harming anybody however aborption is harder b/c if life begins at conception that life would be saved .

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oligarchy

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rule by the few to corrupt and self-serving purposes.

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Authoritarian

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one person; A type of regime in which only the government is fully controlled by the ruler. Social and economic institutions exist that are not under the government's control

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Articles of Confederation

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Accomplishments: established first governing body in the U.S. Weaknesses: National government didn't have the right to draft to the army. It couldn't force states to follow treaties. No regulation of interstate commerce had no ability to standardize money. different states used different kinds of currency.

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direct democracy

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A system of government in which political decisions are made by the people directly, rather than by their elected representatives; probably attained most easily in small political communities

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federalists

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in favor of the government

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pluralism

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competion between organized groups people pick which group they want.

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First continental congress

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the first time the U.S colonies came together.

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first Amendement

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garauntees freedom of speech, religon, press, petition, and assembly. this is 6 protections because religon has two protections bc you are allowed to practice any religon.

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democracy

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political power is in the people's hands.

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majoritarism

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the viewpoint that majority tends to win.

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Elitism

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elite group that controls power.

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conservative

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favors traditional values. involves more government control.

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anarchy

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no government at all. Each individual or family in a society decides for itself how it will behave, and there is no institution with the authority to keep order in any way.

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socialism

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government or employee ownent of industry. comes with an extreme distrust of the wealthy. bad bc with socialism became associated with communism.

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three-fifths compromise

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the slaves wanted to vote but north said no, but with compromise for every five slaves there would only be three that would count.

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aristocracy

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Rule by the "best"; in reality, rule by an upper class.

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pluralism

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A theory that views politics as a conflict among interest groups. Political decision making is characterized by bargaining and compromise

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environmental changes

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man's ability to change worlds environment. the number one environment man made change is air conditioning.

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fasionism

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example v for vendetta, one guy has control over everything.

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why is the government necessary?

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security- without government there would be nothing to stop people from killing one another. liberty- the government also protects your freedom. authority and legitamacy- allows an unbiased third party for example when you are in a wreck a judge will decide who is at fault based on the facts

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The mayflower

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The pilgrims protestant christen denomination differing from cathlosim. Pilgrims aimed for jamestown got lost and ended up at plymouth for jamestown.

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elite theory

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A perspective holding that society is ruled by a small number of people who exercise power to further their self-interest.

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jamestown

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The first one that lasted. Was created to make money from tabacco.

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The fourth amendment

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someone can touch your car or put a flyer on it however you damage the vehicle in anyway.

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dominant culture

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The values, customs, and language established by the group or groups that traditionally have controlled politics and government in a society

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ideaology

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not a political affliation two dominant ideology: conservative and liberal

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shay's rebellion

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farmer that fought in the revolutionary war. The gov gave them IOU's b/c the gov couldn't afford to pay. William Shay was one of these people. August of 1786 and last for 6 months was how long the rebellion was.

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legislature

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A governmental body primarily responsible for the making of laws. aka congress

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politics

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The process of resolving conflicts and deciding "who gets what, when, and how." More specifically, politics is the struggle over power or influence within organizations or informal groups that can grant or withhold benefits or privileges.

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radical islam

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is an idea that is a closely link idea of how the world should work.

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how can we participate in the government?

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voting, by giving money, by publically supporting, get involved in a campaign

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fourth assembly

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right to feel secure in their own home, must have a warrant to enter the home. The only thing that you dont have a right to is a college education. You do not have a right to operate a car. and you do not have the right to refuse a cop to step out of car.

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checks and balances

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seperation of powers between the house and the senate so that the president does not have full power. A major principle of the American system of government whereby each branch of the government can check the actions of the others.

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political socialization

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The process by which people acquire political beliefs and attitudes

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tolitarian

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one person power is a political system where the state recognizes no limits to its authority and strives to regulate every aspect of public and private life. Power over economie, government and culture.

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when was the constitution ratified?

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september 17, 1787

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anti- federalist

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not in favor of the government

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liberal

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likes government supports economic equality more supportive of civil rights. More in favor of gov changing social change.

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what are three implied powers of congress

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1. executive privledge 2. judicial review= void laws wriiten by laws 3, interpretation over time

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fifth amendment

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protects you from double jeopardy, however it only protect you fromone court. - cant be compelled to be a wittness against yourself. Meaning the government cannot force you to admit something wrong, however you cannot lie because that is called pergury. -property must be compensated for public use

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political culture

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The collection of beliefs and attitudes toward government and the political process held by a community or nation.

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globalization

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Section 2

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divisive opinion

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split about 50/50 for example abortion is a divisive opinion

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block grant

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given to general state fed gov says heres to ten million dollars for education which is general and so it could go to football, prom, stadium...

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what political event changed our interpretation of terrorism as an example of political socialization?

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9/11

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articles of confederation

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first attempt by the u.s to start a government but was eventually replaced by the constitution, and were adopted by the second continental congress. gave too much power to the states and not enough to the federal government.

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constitution

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-ratified in september 17, 1787. -The compromise of the constitution was that there would be many branches of government and the AOC would be gone.

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pluralism

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Pluralism believes power should be diffused amongst the many and should not be place in the hands of any central authority. Pluralists believe the best decisions, or legislation, is the result of a struggle between a number of different view points, or conceptual positions. Pluralism is pragmatic but democratic

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lobbyists

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attempt to influence an administration to influence policy hired by interest groups. (if arguing in favor for someone you are "lobbying" for someone"

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leading question

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a question that can be manipulated into something else. Ex: gay rights and asking so many questions leading upto gay rights that you've answered so many questions already.

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necessry proper clause

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congress has the ability to do anything necessary and proper according to the clause.

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how do polls trust political governmnet?

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how do you express trust in the government? through survey questions.EX: watergate scandal showed a very low level of trust.

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how are public opinions measured?

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through polls

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dual federalism

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system when national and state government is equal. the two never interact.

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gender gap

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The difference between the percentage of women who vote for a particular candidate and the percentage of men who vote for the candidate.

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what are the five main points in the government?

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-popular soverienty -limited government -federal system -seperation of powers with checks and balances in contrast with brittish parliament -republican government

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agenda setting

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determing what public policy questions will be debated or considered.

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political socialization

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Political socialization is the process by which political culture is transmitted in a given society. It occurs at both the individual and community level, and it extends beyond the acquisition of political culture to encompass the learning of more sophisticated political ideas and orientations. Political socialization is a life long process and a variety of individuals and institutions contribute to its shaping effect. For example, individuals are politically socialized by such groups as their family, peers, and social class. Furthermore, they are socialized by existing laws, media, religion, education, their own gender, and more. Basically, the process is never ending and the factors which shape it are all encompassing

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what types of interest groups are there?

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economic, environmental, public interest, single issue and foreign governments.

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why does public opinion matter?

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Because in a democracy you gain power through the public opinion of citizens.

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what affects socialization?

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family, media, friends, political events, and eduation.

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federal system

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states that are independent of state or independent of central. the size of the united states is why we use the federal system

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when was the declaration of independence ratified?

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july 4 1776

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federal mandate

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states do not like because it forces states to comply with rules when there is no money involved. EX drinking age 21 and don't get highway money until drinking age was raised

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state polling

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getting a public opinion from a state. this is much harder bc the population is smaller and want to get the highest sample so it can be as accurate as possible.

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unitary governmenet

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a majority of power comes from central a majority of governments do this.

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who do politics effect your opinion?

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-party identification= if registered as a democrat you will most likely vote for a democrat. -candidates= effects your political opinion too

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cooperative federalism

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when national government bleads into state governmnet EX: when New deal happened and needed to make more jobs which affect the state governments

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sampling error

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what your poll is telling you and what the actual number is.

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interset groups

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have a great deal of influence on government. Organized group of individuals sharing common objects which actively attempt to influence a government. Example of an interest group Avian is a bird interest group.

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9th amendment

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just because you don't say, ''i have a right to privacy'' doesn't mean that you don't have it.

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tenth amendment

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power not given to the national government constitution spells out many powers however now in 2010 changed and applies to all states.

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electoral college

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A group of persons called electors selected by the voters in each state and the District of Columbia; this group officially elects the president and vice president of the United States. The number of electors in each state is equal to the number of each state's representatives in both chambers of Congress.

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what types of other things can affect politics?

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tv- Will and Grace showed people to be more accepting of gays sports- jakie robinson first black baseball player before civil war books- upton sinclair, "the jungle'' showed how the food industry was dirty

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nonopinions

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most people dont have a part in it.

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consensus

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General agreement among the citizenry on an issue.

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supremecy clause

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if the state and the national government are in conflict then the national governmnet is supreme. EX: McCoulough vs. Maryland

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in 1932 what did "Literary Digest" try and do?

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tried a poll that would measure the public opinion first year got fairly close to what the public thought but thw next year was completely wrong bc they were only getting rich peoples public opinion.

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aggregate?

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A whole formed by several different opinions. For example a public opinion

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confederate government

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tend to not stay together, no country today uses this system

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what are the two requriements of a public opinion?

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1. has to be made public 2. has to be on a public issue..aka who should be elected, or government issue

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catagorical grant

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money from federal gov to improve on something like a bridge.

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federalism

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a system of government in which the state is diveded into national, state, and local government

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maylower contract

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the pilgrims knew that wen they came to to a new colony they had to build a new government

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