Virtual SC- Government CP Final Exam
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"taxation without representation" the idea that it is unfair to tax someone without giving
them a voice in government
15th Amendment (1870) U.S. cannot prevent a person from voting because of race, color, or
creed
1996 Immigration Act ...
1st Amendment ✔✔Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition
2 types of elections ✔✔primary and general
2nd Amendment ✔✔Right to bear arms
3 reasons for a two party system ✔✔Advantages and Disadvantages:
,Stability: Two-party systems are more stable than multiparty systems
Moderation: The two parties must appeal to the middle to win elections, so the parties tend to be
moderate.
Ease: Voters have only to decide between two parties.
But there are also a few disadvantages to our system, including the following:
Lack Of Choice: Both parties tend to be very similar, limiting voters' options.
Less Democratic: A percentage of people will always feel marginalized by the system.
3 ways media influences politics ✔✔-as an informant
-as a watchdog
-as a platform and public voice
3rd Amendment ✔✔No quartering of soldiers
,4 examples of interest groups ✔✔There are four main types of economic groups: business
groups, labor groups, agricultural groups, and professional associations. Business groups are the
most common type of interest group; more than half of all registered lobbyists work for business
organizations.
-Americans for Prosperity (funded by Koch brothers)
-Chamber of Commerce (both local and national)
-National Rifle Assoication
-PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)
-National Education Association (for teacher unions)
-AFL-CIO and SEIU
-Americans for a Conservative Direction
-Amnesty International
4 roles of political parties ✔✔-Select Candidates. Political parties nominate candidates for
political office. ...
-Mobilize Voters. ...
-Facilitate Governance. ...
, -Monitor the Opposing Party in Power.
4 types of committees and their roles ✔✔Standing committees deal with issues of permanent
legislative concern
Conference or special-For a bill to become law both houses must approve identical versions.
When different versions are past the leaders create a conference committee to reconcile the
differences between the two bills.
Select-Deals with temporary issues, investigation.
joint committees consist of members of both houses usually created to deal with a specific issue.
4th Amendment ✔✔Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
5th Amendment ✔✔The Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy, right to due process
6th Amendment ✔✔The right to a Speedy Trial by jury, representation by an attorney for an
accused person
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