POS 1041 Study Guide: Mid-Term Exam - Political Science

POS 1041 Study guide Mid-Term Define the following terms: Government: A system or an organization for exercising authority over individual Authority: When those in government exercise power recognized by citizens as right and legitimate Politics: who gets what, when, and how Subjects: Individua...

POS 1041 Study guide Mid-Term Define the following terms: Government: A system or an organization for exercising authority over individual Authority: When those in government exercise power recognized by citizens as right and legitimate Politics: who gets what, when, and how Subjects: Individuals who must submit to a government authority under which they have no rights Anarchy Laissez- faire Regulated capitalism Capitalist democracy: system that gives individuals more control over their personal lives and a government that supports equality Political culture: A set of ideas, values, and beliefs about government and society that helps people make sense of their world Ideologies Social contract Article of confederation Federalism vs. Anti-Federalism Bicameral legislature Constitutional convention Year the declaration of independence was signed, Year the constitution was ratified, Year the bill of rights added to the constitution Federalism; supported the proposed Constitution and favored a stronger national government Checks and balance Factions Civil Liberty/ Civil Rights Incorporation The amendments Establishment/ Free exercise clauses Ex post facto law Exclusionary rule Jim Crow Congress Constituency Leadership in Congress The committees (standing, select, joint, conference) The impeachment and removal from office Powers of Congress Cloture Veto/ Pocket Veto Filibuster Incumbency Hyperpartisanship Polarization Apportionment Gerrymandering Coattail