WGU C181 Study Guide OA
political socialization Ans- four influences on political values - family, school,
community/peers, and media
preamble Ans- creates a people
explains the reason for the Constitution
articulates goals
fashions government
James Madison Ans- "Father of the Constitution," Federalist leader, and fourth
President of the United States.
- Argues that the proposed contribution was designed "to break and control the violence
of the faction," it's purpose was to demonstrate that the proposed government was.not
likely to be dominated by any faction. The key was to have a large central government.
(divided into 3 separate groups, legislative, executive, and judicial.) the separation of
powers
James Madison Ans- Argued that the separation of powers and checks and balances
would control efforts of tyranny from any source. If powers are distributed equally
among the three branches, each branch will have the opportunity to counteract each
other with the checks and balances
James Madison Ans- father of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights
petition for certiorari Ans- a petition asking the Supreme Court to hear a case
- court selects fewer than 100 out of 8000 filed cases
Native Americans Ans- Considered foreigner's that were considered members of a tribe
nation.
In 1924, Indians received U.S. citizenship. Until that time, they had been considered
members of tribal nations whose relations with the U.S. government were determined
by treaties.
19th Amendment Ans- women's right to vote
26th Amendment Ans- voting age changed from 21 to 18
Reapportionment Ans- redistribution of representatives among the states based on a
population change. The HOUSE of representatives are reapportioned among the states
after each census
, Redistricting Ans- when the state government redraw CONGRESSIONAL election,
again based on population change
Conventional Participation Ans- Conventional political behaviors fall into two major
categories: actions that show support for government policies and those that try to
change or influence policies.
Acting through its institutions—meeting with public officials, supporting candidates, and
voting in elections
Non-conventional participation Ans- Uncommon political behaviors; challenges or defies
established Govt. and business institutions
Voting Ans- young people are less like to vote
Education is a key factor for voting
Agenda Building Ans- Process of bringing new issues into the limelight: interest groups,
getting their issue Govt. attention, getting Govt. political agenda, getting voter and
media attention
PAC - Political Action Comittee Ans- Official registered organization formed within an
interest group that does all political action for the group; Gathers contributions from
members and send them to political candidates
civil liberties Sherbert vs Verner Ans- if you couldn't work on Saturday due to religious
beliefs and were fired or refused unemployment benefits, this would be a violation of
Sherbert vs Verner
What Party would support higher taxes? Ans- Liberals
Conservatives Ans- Order over Freedom and Lower Taxes
Horse race Journalism Ans- media election coverage that focuses on which candidate is
ahead rather than exploring the national news
Oversight Ans- committees review operations of a Govt. agency to see if bureaucracy is
enforcing the laws the way congress intended
Liberals Ans- EQUALITY, usually democratic - everyone treated the same
- more govt.
(Those who are willing to use government to promote equality but not order)
Libertarians Ans- freedom; the absence of constraints on behavior.
(Those who are opposed to using government to promote either order or equality)
Conservatives Ans- ORDER; usually men and Republican
- protection of life and property
political socialization Ans- four influences on political values - family, school,
community/peers, and media
preamble Ans- creates a people
explains the reason for the Constitution
articulates goals
fashions government
James Madison Ans- "Father of the Constitution," Federalist leader, and fourth
President of the United States.
- Argues that the proposed contribution was designed "to break and control the violence
of the faction," it's purpose was to demonstrate that the proposed government was.not
likely to be dominated by any faction. The key was to have a large central government.
(divided into 3 separate groups, legislative, executive, and judicial.) the separation of
powers
James Madison Ans- Argued that the separation of powers and checks and balances
would control efforts of tyranny from any source. If powers are distributed equally
among the three branches, each branch will have the opportunity to counteract each
other with the checks and balances
James Madison Ans- father of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights
petition for certiorari Ans- a petition asking the Supreme Court to hear a case
- court selects fewer than 100 out of 8000 filed cases
Native Americans Ans- Considered foreigner's that were considered members of a tribe
nation.
In 1924, Indians received U.S. citizenship. Until that time, they had been considered
members of tribal nations whose relations with the U.S. government were determined
by treaties.
19th Amendment Ans- women's right to vote
26th Amendment Ans- voting age changed from 21 to 18
Reapportionment Ans- redistribution of representatives among the states based on a
population change. The HOUSE of representatives are reapportioned among the states
after each census
, Redistricting Ans- when the state government redraw CONGRESSIONAL election,
again based on population change
Conventional Participation Ans- Conventional political behaviors fall into two major
categories: actions that show support for government policies and those that try to
change or influence policies.
Acting through its institutions—meeting with public officials, supporting candidates, and
voting in elections
Non-conventional participation Ans- Uncommon political behaviors; challenges or defies
established Govt. and business institutions
Voting Ans- young people are less like to vote
Education is a key factor for voting
Agenda Building Ans- Process of bringing new issues into the limelight: interest groups,
getting their issue Govt. attention, getting Govt. political agenda, getting voter and
media attention
PAC - Political Action Comittee Ans- Official registered organization formed within an
interest group that does all political action for the group; Gathers contributions from
members and send them to political candidates
civil liberties Sherbert vs Verner Ans- if you couldn't work on Saturday due to religious
beliefs and were fired or refused unemployment benefits, this would be a violation of
Sherbert vs Verner
What Party would support higher taxes? Ans- Liberals
Conservatives Ans- Order over Freedom and Lower Taxes
Horse race Journalism Ans- media election coverage that focuses on which candidate is
ahead rather than exploring the national news
Oversight Ans- committees review operations of a Govt. agency to see if bureaucracy is
enforcing the laws the way congress intended
Liberals Ans- EQUALITY, usually democratic - everyone treated the same
- more govt.
(Those who are willing to use government to promote equality but not order)
Libertarians Ans- freedom; the absence of constraints on behavior.
(Those who are opposed to using government to promote either order or equality)
Conservatives Ans- ORDER; usually men and Republican
- protection of life and property
