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How has the power of the federal government developed over time?
The power of the federal government has increased.
Label these examples as either instances of representative or direct democracy:
Congress votes to impeach an unpopular president = Representative democracy California's citizens vote to recall their governor = Direct democracy A major bill supported by the majority of citizens passes a state legislature = Representative democracy A state constitution is amended following a referendum = Direct democracy
The American political culture emphasizes the values of ______.
liberty, equality, and democracy.
Why is political knowledge necessary for citizens?
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How does internet access affect political participation?
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Since the 1920s, immigration to the United States has ______ and has been particularly true of people emigrating from ______.
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The ability of people to choose their leaders in free and fair elections is called ______, whereas ______ refers to freedom from government control.
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When have Americans typically been supportive of giving the national government power?
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People who are politically active tend to have a ______ sense of political efficacy. Political efficacy is the belief that one can ______ the government.
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Whereas ______ limits the role of government, ______ implies an obligation of the government to the people.
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Ballot initiatives and referenda in the United States are examples of what kind of democracy?
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The Bill of Rights of the U.S. Constitution primarily addresses which core American value?
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Order the continents from those that experienced the greatest growth in proportion of the U.S. immigrant population to those experiencing the least growth.
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Identify examples of majority rule, minority rights, and/or direct democracy.
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Which of the following statements about religion in America are correct? (Select all that apply)
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Identify whether each geographic area has gotten more or less populous over time.
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Which economic system involves little government regulation or interference?
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Over the past few decades, Americans have left the South and Southwest and moved to the Midwest and Northeast. As a consequence, the Midwest and Northeast have seen increased political representation in Congress.
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Conflict over the direction, identity, and resources of an organization is ______. The ability to influence that process is ______.
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Study Notes
Federal Government Power
- The federal government’s power has escalated over time, reflecting greater governmental influence in citizens' lives.
Democracy Types
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Representative Democracy:
- Congress votes to impeach a president.
- Majority-supported bills pass state legislatures.
- Campaign-promised bills pass Congress.
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Direct Democracy:
- Citizens of California recall their governor.
- State constitutions amended through referendum.
American Political Culture
- Emphasizes core values: liberty, equality, and democracy, fundamental to U.S. identity.
Importance of Political Knowledge
- Necessary for protecting rights and advancing interests.
- Increases awareness of governmental services.
- Does not guarantee government will act in citizens' best interests.
Internet and Political Participation
- Access to the internet generally increases political engagement among citizens.
Immigration Trends
- Immigration to the U.S. has increased since the 1920s, especially from Latin America and Asia.
Democratic Principles
- Democracy: The ability of citizens to choose leaders through free and fair elections.
- Liberty: Freedom from governmental control.
Support for Federal Power
- Americans typically support increased national government power during economic downturns and wars, not during prosperity or peace.
Political Efficacy
- Politically active individuals usually possess a high sense of political efficacy, believing they can influence government actions.
Government's Role Obligations
- Liberty: Limits government role.
- Equality: Suggests government obligations to the populace.
Direct Democracy Examples
- Ballot initiatives and referenda in the U.S. are categorized as direct democracy.
Bill of Rights
- Primarily addresses the core American value of liberty, protecting individual freedoms.
Immigrant Population Growth
- Growth in the U.S. immigrant population from 1900 to 2010:
- Greatest to least: Americas, Asia, Africa, Europe.
Majority Rule and Minority Rights
- Minority Rights: Protection of legislative processes, like the Senate filibuster.
- Majority Rule: Legalization of marijuana in ten states via ballot initiatives.
- Direct Democracy: Same marijuana legalization as a direct vote by citizens.
Religion Trends in America
- Decline in Americans identifying as Protestant since 1900.
- Increase in individuals identifying as having no organized religion.
- Misconceptions include claims of increasing Jewish population and greater Muslim numbers than Catholics.
Geographic Population Changes
- Less Populous Areas: Rural locations, Midwest, and Northeast.
- More Populous Areas: The South, urban regions, and Southwest.
Economic Systems
- Laissez-Faire Capitalism: Economic system with minimal government interference.
Political Representation Trends
- False claim that migration from South and Southwest to Midwest and Northeast increased political representation in Congress.
Definitions of Politics and Power
- Politics: Conflict over organizational direction, identity, and resources.
- Political Power: The ability to influence political processes.
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