POSC 225 Ferraiolo Exam 1 NIGHTIGALE COLLEGE Question and answers correctly solved POSC 225 Ferraiolo Exam 1
"Collapse of American Identity": Main Argument - shared sense of national identity is fading, opposing reactions to changing demographics and culture, mixing of cultures and values vs. ch...
POSC 225 Ferraiolo Exam 1
"Collapse of American Identity": Main Argument - shared sense of national
identity is fading, opposing reactions to changing demographics and culture,
mixing of cultures and values vs. christian religious beliefs, discrimination
faced by minority groups, challenges faced by both parties
Advantages of Centralization - - national standards/equality (one law applies
to all)
- low visibility of state officials
- spillover effects
EX: state enacts an strict pollution law -> neighboring state doesn't follow the
law -> pollution still occurs
Advantages of Federalism - - diversity of needs (needs are met state to state)
- closeness to the people
- innovation and experimentation
Agents of Socialization - peers, media, schools, pop culture
Amending the Constitution -
Articles of Confederation - -created a loose "league of friendship" among the
states
- all national laws had to be approved by 9 of 13 states
Articles of Confederation: Features - -central government had few
responsibilities and virtually no power
, - could not finance activities
- unable to defend the nations interests in foreign affairs
- unable to prevent outbreak of commercial welfare between states
Articles of Confederation: Shay's Rebellion - needed a stronger central
government to govern citizens
Bill of Rights - First 10 amendments to the Constitution
Block Grants - grants given to states for specific activities such as secondary
education or health services, w/ very few strings attached
Categorical Grants - Federal grants to states and local gov. for specific
purposes, such as building an airport, project grants
Checks on Majority Rule - Examples:
- branches of government and popular vote
- non-congruencies in elections
- amendment process
CIRCLE Millennial Poll Analysis: 2 Major Themes - deep skepticism of political
and public institutions; significant differences by race, ethnicity, gender,
religion, education that shapes worldview and candidate choices in 2016
CIRCLE Millennial Poll Analysis: Areas of Agreement - environmental issues,
Bernie Sanders, 2016 election impacts everyday life
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