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UNIT I UNIT II 1pt 1 pt 2 pt UNIT III UNIT IV A UNIT IV B 1 pt 1pt 1 pt 2 pt 2pt 2pt 2 pt 3 pt 3 pt 3 pt 3 pt 3 pt 4 pt 4 pt 4pt 4 pt 4pt 5pt 5 pt 5 pt 5 pt 5 pt What are 3 interstate obligations that each state has with all of the others? 1. Full Faith and Credit Clause 2. Privileges & Immunities 3. Extradition What are two provisions regarding slavery that were agreed upon by the founders when they signed the Constitution? What is the 3/5 compromise and importing slaves could not be outlawed for 20 years (1808) Describe the two step process of impeachment (vote needed as well) and what part of govt. does what? The House impeaches (majority vote) The Senate convicts (twothirds vote) DAILY DOUBLE What is the process to add an amendment to the US Constitution? How many amendments are there? What is the last amendment? Congress proposes with 2/3 vote States must ratify with ¾ vote What establishes the Supremacy Clause? What other item is established with this case? What is McCulloch v. Maryland, implied powers? Identify 3 types of primaries What are: 1. Closed 2. Open 3. Blanket 4. Top-two Identify the last 2 critical elections (years) and why they are considered critical? 1932 (Economic Depression) 1968 (Vietnam AND Civil Rights) What is it called when the government use resources in one policy area to force compliance in another policy area What is a cross-over sanction Define political culture AND provide 3 examples What are widely-shared beliefs, values, about our govt. -liberty -equality -justice -democracy -civic duty -individualism/collectivism -political efficacy DAILY DOUBLE What are the three obligations of the national government to the states as discussed in Article IV? What are: 1. Guarantee a republican form of govt. 2. Protect each state against invasion (domestic/foreign) 3. Grant new states same rights as existing states Identify the 3 components of an American Political Party AND which component is the largest? Party organization Party in government Party in the electorate What type of primary was ruled unconstitutional AND why What is a blanket primary, 1st amendment Identify the primary objective of a political party AND identify 3 functions of a political party -Win elections 1. Nominate 2. Endorse 3. Raise/spend money 4. Moderating influence 5. Register voters 6. Simplify decisions 7. Provide patronage 8. Linkage institution What are the 3 main roles the media play in the political system? Briefly explain each Watchdog Scorekeeper Gatekeeper Identify and explain 3 political barriers that lead to low voter turnout 1. Lack of Political Efficacy 2. Dissatisfaction with candidates/parties, and politics in general 3. Lack of strong 2-party competition 4. Weaknessparties in mobilizing voters (Not presidential) What are the 4 types of laws we have in America? What are: 1.Statutory 2. Common 3. Criminal 4. Civil? What are the 4 types of jurisdiction that a court may have? What are: 1.Exclusive 2. Concurrent 3. Original 4. Appellate DAILY DOUBLE Name the 4 court cases we studied regarding gerrymandering AND what is the constitutional issue? Who are: Baker v. Carr Wesberry v. Sanders Shaw v. Reno Miller v. Johnson Equal Protection Clause, 14th Amendment The term “pork barrel” refers to legislation specifically designed to: Provide funding for local projects that are intended to benefit constituents The debates between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists were primarily about what issue: The scope of power of the central government Committees formed from each house to reconcile the language of a bill as it emerges from the House and the Senate; iron out difficult language. Conference Committee The right of President to not divulge conversations between himself and his advisers: Executive privilege The line item veto was given to the president in the mid-90s, but was later struck down in what court case? Clinton v. NY What is it called when agencies have the power to choose various courses of action when Congress writes broadly-worded laws Discretionary authority What are 2 checks/balances between the president and Congress when it comes to Foreign Policy? -WAR (cong. declares war/pres is comm in chief), -APPTS (pres makes them, senate approves) -TREATIES (pres enters into treaties, senate confirms) -FUNDING