Principles of American Government
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Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies the principles of participatory democracy?

  • A city-wide referendum where all citizens vote on whether to approve a new public transportation project. (correct)
  • Elected officials making policy decisions based on the advice of a panel of experts.
  • Lobbyists from various industries meeting with legislators to advocate for specific policy changes.
  • A small group of wealthy donors heavily influencing a political campaign through large contributions.

In a pluralist democracy, how is policy typically shaped?

  • Through direct voting on every potential law by all citizens.
  • Through the dominance of a single, powerful interest group.
  • By the decisions of a small group of elite policymakers and leaders.
  • By balancing the competing interests and influences of various groups. (correct)

Which of the following actions would most likely violate the ideals of elite democracy?

  • Allowing political action committees (PACs) to contribute unlimited amounts of money to political campaigns. (correct)
  • Establishing independent regulatory agencies to oversee campaign finance laws.
  • Implementing campaign finance reforms that limit individual and organizational contributions.
  • Increasing transparency requirements for political donations and spending.

How did the Declaration of Independence influence later movements and documents?

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Which weakness of the Articles of Confederation contributed most directly to Shay's Rebellion?

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Which of the following was a key strength of the Articles of Confederation?

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What was the primary concern that led to the call for a new constitutional convention after the Articles of Confederation?

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What is the relationship between the debates about “excessive democracy” and tyranny, the challenge addressed by the creation of a limited government with checks and balances?

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Which Enlightenment idea posits that governmental authority ultimately derives from the people's consent?

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In the context of Enlightenment philosophy, what is the primary purpose of a 'social contract'?

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Which principle directly addresses the potential for governmental tyranny by ensuring its powers are not absolute?

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Which of the following best describes the Enlightenment view of human nature as understood by the Framers?

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Which concept from Enlightenment thinkers is embodied in the idea of 'unalienable rights'?

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Which Enlightenment thinker argued that life without government would be a state of anarchy?

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How do separation of powers and checks and balances, as components of limited government, prevent potential abuses of power?

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How did the Framers' understanding of political conflict influence the structure of the government they created?

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What key weakness of the Articles of Confederation was highlighted by Shays' Rebellion?

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Which statement accurately reflects a viewpoint of the Anti-Federalists regarding the new Constitution?

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How did the Great Compromise address the differing needs of large and small states during the Constitutional Convention?

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Why was the Three-Fifths Compromise created during the Constitutional Convention?

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What was the main purpose of the Electoral College as established by the Constitution?

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Which of the following describes a challenge regarding the Electoral College in modern U.S. presidential elections?

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Why did the US Constitution include an amendment procedure?

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Which of the following is required for amending the Constitution?

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Which of the following accurately describes the process for amending the U.S. Constitution as outlined in Article V?

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The USA PATRIOT Act, passed after the 9/11 attacks, sparked debate primarily concerning which aspect of constitutional rights?

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What constitutional principle is most relevant to the debate surrounding federal education policies such as No Child Left Behind and Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)?

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Which of the following describes 'concurrent powers' in the context of federalism?

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An example of an exclusive power delegated to the federal government is:

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What is the primary characteristic of categorical grants in fiscal federalism?

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Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies the concept of fiscal federalism?

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Which of the following is an example of a reserved power?

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What is the 'heavy presumption against prior restraint' regarding freedom of the press?

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Which of the following best describes the historical interpretation of the Second Amendment prior to District of Columbia v. Heller (2008)?

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District of Columbia v. Heller (2008) was a landmark Supreme Court case. What did the Supreme Court rule?

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How did McDonald v. City of Chicago (2010) expand upon the ruling in District of Columbia v. Heller (2008)?

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The Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Lopez (1995) addressed the balance of power between:

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Which of the following is a key provision of the National Firearms Act?

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Which of the following groups are prohibited from purchasing firearms under the Gun Control Act of 1968?

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A state law requires gun owners to store firearms unloaded and locked. It also allows temporary removal of firearms from individuals deemed a threat to themselves or others. How would the Supreme Court most likely evaluate this law regarding the Second Amendment?

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How did the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut influence the development of democratic ideals in the United States?

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Which statement best describes the contrasting viewpoints of the Federalists and Anti-Federalists during the ratification of the U.S. Constitution?

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What role did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 play in the expansion and development of the United States?

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How did the ideas of Jean-Jacques Rousseau influence the development of democratic ideals in the United States?

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What was the primary weakness of the Articles of Confederation that led to Shay's Rebellion, and how did this event influence the creation of the U.S. Constitution?

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How did the Mayflower Compact reflect democratic ideals in the New England Colonies during the early settlement period?

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What is the main concept of the Preamble to the Constitution, and why is it important for understanding the purpose of American government?

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How did the Age of Reason influence the Declaration of Independence?

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Teddy Roosevelt's conservation efforts led to the creation of the National Park Service and the setting aside of approximately 23 million acres of public lands.

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The National Environmental Policy Act mandates environmental impact reports for significant federal actions, a concept that emerged primarily from the environmentalist-conservative debates of the early 1960s.

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The EPA's authority to enforce environmental standards on states is absolute, and the Supreme Court has consistently upheld all EPA regulations without exception.

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The United States is a signatory to both the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement, demonstrating its commitment to international climate change mitigation efforts.

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The Controlled Substances Act of 1970 led to decreased punishments on drugs.

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Passage of the 1996 California legislation legalizing marijuana directly led to the legalization of marijuana in Ohio.

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Reagan's New Federalism and the 'devolution revolution' aimed to decrease federal power by transferring responsibilities to state and local governments.

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The Welfare Reform Act of 1996 restricted the states' discretion in designing programs to transition individuals from welfare to work.

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The Articles of Confederation established a strong central government with significant power over the states.

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The Virginia Plan proposed equal representation for each state in the new Congress, ensuring that smaller states would have the same influence as larger states.

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The Great Compromise resolved the dispute over representation in Congress by creating a two-house legislature, one based on population and the other with equal representation for each state.

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Participatory democracy emphasizes the influence of various interest groups, ensuring no single group dominates political decisions.

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The House of Burgesses was a British institution directly appointed by the King to govern the colonies.

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John Locke, influenced the Declaration of Independence with his concept of natural rights, including the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

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Elite democracy posits that a broad base of informed citizens should control policy decisions through direct participation.

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Thomas Paine's Common Decree advocated reconciliation with England rather than complete independence.

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The Declaration of Independence primarily reflects the philosophical ideas of Jean-Jacques Rousseau.

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The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments (1848) was inspired by the Declaration of Independence.

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Baron de Montesquieu's ideas on the concentration of powers influenced the framers of the Constitution.

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The English Bill of Rights (1689) expanded the power of the monarchy.

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The Articles of Confederation established a strong central government with broad powers over the states.

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Under the Articles of Confederation, the national government had the power to directly tax citizens, enabling it to effectively manage its finances.

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The Northwest Land Ordinance, enacted under the Articles of Confederation, facilitated westward expansion but prohibited the establishment of new states.

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Shay's Rebellion demonstrated the strength and effectiveness of the government under the Articles of Confederation in suppressing internal conflicts.

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The Contract with America, spearheaded by Newt Gingrich in 1994, advocated for increased federal government spending and expanded welfare programs.

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The Welfare Reform Act of 1996 shifted responsibility for welfare from federal entitlements to block grants, requiring recipients to seek employment and mandating states to locate parents delinquent in child support payments.

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The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) of 1996 primarily aimed to align state marriage laws with federal standards by recognizing same-sex marriages nationwide.

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Federal responses to natural disasters, such as Hurricane Katrina and Sandy, demonstrate instances where state and federal powers are clearly delineated and require minimal coordination.

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Civil liberties, as defined in the U.S. context, encompass constitutionally protected guarantees and freedoms that shield citizens' opinions and property from unwarranted governmental intrusion.

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The Bill of Rights initially applied uniformly to both the Federal Government and the State Governments, ensuring consistent protection of individual liberties across all jurisdictions from its inception in 1791.

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The incorporation theory, specifically through 'selective incorporation,' extends all provisions of the Bill of Rights simultaneously and uniformly to the states via the Fourteenth Amendment's Due Process Clause.

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Before Gideon v. Wainwright, all states uniformly provided legal counsel to accused individuals, ensuring equal access to justice regardless of location.

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The Establishment Clause, as interpreted by Thomas Jefferson, establishes a complete barrier to any interaction between government and religious institutions.

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In Wallace v. Jaffree (1985), the Supreme Court ruled that a moment of silence in public schools is always unconstitutional, regardless of intent.

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The Lemon Test, established in Lemon v. Kurtzman, primarily assesses whether government aid to religious schools poses an excessive financial burden on taxpayers.

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The Free Exercise Clause allows individuals to engage in any religious practice, even if it violates existing laws.

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In Oregon v. Smith, the Supreme Court upheld the right to use illegal drugs for religious ceremonies, establishing a broad precedent for religious exemptions from drug laws.

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The ruling in Reynolds v. US established the principle that an individual's religious belief cannot be used as a defense against a criminal indictment.

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Wisconsin v. Yoder mandated that all Amish children must attend public school until the age of 16, regardless of their religious beliefs.

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If the supreme court makes a controversial decision about the first amendment, other political institutions have no means to limit the impact of those decisions.

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The Brady Bill mandated a ten-day waiting period for handgun purchases to facilitate background checks.

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The debates surrounding the 2nd Amendment primarily concern the balance between personal freedoms and maintaining public order and safety.

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The Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona led to arguments between individual freedom and public order.

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Gregg v.Georgia ruled that capital punishment is inherently cruel and unusual, thus violating the Eighth Amendment.

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The 4th Amendment's protection against unreasonable searches and seizures is absolute and cannot be overridden by any government action.

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Metadata, as it pertains to cell phone communication, includes only the actual recorded conversations, and excludes all other communication information.

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Substantive due process, as derived from the 5th and 14th Amendments, primarily deals with the specific legal procedures used by the government in criminal cases.

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The theory of incorporation ensures that all rights outlined in the U.S. Constitution are uniformly applied to state governments.

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Flashcards

Age of Reason

Period emphasizing the use of reason and questioning traditional authority.

Mayflower Compact

First governing document for direct democracy in the New England Colonies.

Shay's Rebellion

Farmers' uprising that highlighted weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation.

Anti-Federalists

Group opposed to a strong federal government, favoring state power.

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Preamble

Introduction to the Constitution outlining its purpose.

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Federalists

Supporters of a strong national government.

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Bill of Rights

First 10 amendments to the Constitution ensuring personal freedoms.

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Northwest Ordinance of 1787

Law establishing how new states would be created and emphasizing education.

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Natural Rights

Belief that individuals have certain God-given rights that cannot be taken away.

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Social Contract

An implicit agreement among members of society to give up some freedoms for social order.

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Popular Sovereignty

The principle that all government power derives from the consent of the governed.

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Limited Government

A governing body whose power is restricted by law, ensuring no absolute authority.

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Separation of Powers

Division of government powers into distinct branches to prevent any one from being too powerful.

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Checks and Balances

A system where each branch of government can limit the powers of the others to prevent abuse.

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Political Conflict

Disputes arising from uneven distribution of wealth, leading to factions.

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Excessive Democracy

A situation where democracy is overly broad, potentially leading to chaos or tyranny.

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Participatory Democracy

Theory where citizens actively engage in politics and decision-making processes.

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Pluralist Democracy

A democracy that incorporates multiple interest groups without one dominating.

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Elite Democracy

The theory that a small group of powerful individuals make key decisions in a democracy.

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Articles of Confederation

The first governing document of the US, establishing a weak central government.

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Shay’s Rebellion

An armed uprising that highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

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Declaration of Independence

Document asserting the American colonies' freedom from British rule, authored by Jefferson.

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AOC (Articles of Confederation)

The first governing document of the USA, lacking tax power.

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Great Compromise

Established a bicameral Congress balancing large and small states' rights.

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Three-Fifths Compromise

Counted 60% of the slave population for representation and taxation.

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Electoral College

System for electing the President through state-chosen electors.

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Amendment Procedure

Process to change the Constitution requiring supermajority approval.

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Two-stage process

The method of proposal and ratification for constitutional amendments.

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Exclusive Powers

Powers only allowed to either the federal or state governments.

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Concurrent Powers

Powers held by both federal and state governments.

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Reserved Powers

Powers not given to the federal government, reserved for states.

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USA Patriot Act

Legislation post-9/11 affecting civil liberties, especially the 4th Amendment.

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Categorical Grants

Federal funds allocated for specific purposes with restrictions.

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No Child Left Behind Act

Federal law aimed at improving education through standards and testing.

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Second Amendment

Constitutional right allowing individuals to bear arms, historically linked to militias.

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District of Columbia v Heller

2008 case confirming individual right to possess firearms for self-defense.

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McDonald v Chicago

2010 ruling that the Second Amendment applies to states, ensuring right to bear arms.

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United States v Lopez

1995 ruling limiting Congress's power to regulate guns in schools under the Commerce Clause.

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National Firearms Act

Law requiring registration and taxing specific weapons, restricting high-risk types.

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Gun Control Act of 1968

Legislation banning gun sales to certain individuals, like felons and mentally ill.

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Balancing Social Order and Personal Freedoms

Efforts to find equilibrium between individual rights and public safety laws.

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Prior Restraint

Legal principle against limiting information dissemination before it happens.

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Virginia Plan

Proposal for representation in Congress based on population.

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New Jersey Plan

Proposal for equal representation in Congress regardless of state size.

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House of Burgesses

First legislative body in the New World establishing a path to representative government.

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Thomas Paine's Common Sense

Pamphlet advocating for independence from England in 1776.

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Baron de Montesquieu

Philosopher advocating separation of powers in government.

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Teddy Roosevelt

President who set aside 230 million acres for public lands.

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Clean Water Act

Legislation aimed at restoring and maintaining water quality in the U.S.

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Agency responsible for enforcing regulations to protect the environment.

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Kyoto Protocol

International agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, signed in 1997.

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Paris Agreement

A 2015 accord to limit global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius.

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Devolution Revolution

Movement to transfer governing responsibilities from federal to state governments.

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National Environmental Policy Act

Requires federal agencies to assess environmental impacts of their actions.

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Clean Air Act

Legislation aimed at controlling air pollution levels in the U.S.

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Welfare Reform Act of 1996

Legislation that shifted welfare from federal entitlements to state block grants.

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Contract with America

Republican plan in 1994 aiming for tax cuts and smaller government.

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Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)

1996 law defining marriage federally, challenging state laws.

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Incorporation Theory

Legal doctrine applying the Bill of Rights to states via the Fourteenth Amendment.

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Selective Incorporation

Only certain rights from the Bill of Rights are applied to the states.

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Gideon v Wainwright

Supreme Court case that required states to provide lawyers for defendants.

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Civil Liberties

Constitutionally established rights protecting citizens from government interference.

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Brady Bill

Law establishing a five-day waiting period for handgun purchases to allow background checks.

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2nd Amendment

Constitutional right allowing individuals to bear arms, central to gun rights debates.

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8th Amendment

Prohibits cruel and unusual punishments and protects against excessive bail.

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Furman v. Georgia

Supreme Court case that ruled death penalty unconstitutional due to racial disparities.

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4th Amendment

Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures; warrants require probable cause.

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Due Process

Legal requirement ensuring fair treatment through the judicial system, as protected by 5th and 14th Amendments.

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Palko v. Connecticut

Case highlighting non-incorporation of double jeopardy in state law; led to later overturning by Benton v. Maryland.

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Metadata

Data providing information about other data; relevant in the context of privacy and communication.

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Establishment Clause

Prohibits the government from establishing a religion.

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Engle v Vitale (1962)

Court ruled state-sponsored prayer violates the Establishment Clause.

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Lemon Test

Criteria to determine if aid to religious schools is constitutional.

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Free Exercise Clause

Prohibits government interference in religious practices.

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Oregon v Smith (1990)

Court ruled illegal drug use in religion is not protected.

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Reynolds v US (1879)

Ruled polygamy unconstitutional; beliefs can't override law.

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Wallace v Jaffree (1985)

Moment of silence for prayer in schools was unconstitutional.

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Wisconsin v Yoder

Amish allowed to remove children from school for religious reasons.

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