Political Science 100 Exam 1 Review Sheet

Flashcards containing vocabulary terms and key concepts from the Political Science 100 Exam #1 review sheet.

Exam 1 Schedule and Environment

In-class exam taken during the entire class period on September 24 under closed book, closed notes, and no-internet conditions.

Required Exam 1 Supplies

Blue or black ink pens and 1 new green-book purchased at the campus store.

Exam 1 Part I Structure

15 multiple-choice questions worth 2 points each for a total of 30 points, answered on the first page of the green-book.

Exam 1 Part II Structure

2 essay questions worth a total of 70 points, with partial credit awarded on written responses.

Greenberg and Page Textbook Coverage

The required reading text covering Chapters 1 and 2 for Political Science 100 Exam 1.

Democracy

A key term from Chapter 1 of Greenberg and Page listed on the Exam 1 review sheet.

Anarchy

A key concept listed under Chapter 1 for Exam 1 study.

Aristocracy

A form of government listed as a Chapter 1 key term on the review sheet.

Oligarchy

A system of rule listed under Chapter 1 key terms for Exam 1.

Liberal democracy

A key concept listed under Chapter 1 of the Greenberg and Page review sheet.

Tyranny

A fundamental political term listed under Chapter 1 for Exam 1 preparation.

Direct democracy

A form of democratic rule listed under Chapter 1 key terms.

Representative democracy

A model of democratic governance listed under Chapter 1 on the review sheet.

Illiberal democracy

A key concept listed under Chapter 1 for Political Science 100 Exam 1.

Popular sovereignty

A core democratic principle identified in Chapter 1 for Exam 1 study.

Political equality

A core pillar of democracy listed under Chapter 1 key terms.

Political liberty

A key democratic principle listed under Chapter 1 on the review sheet.

Majority rule

A fundamental decision-making principle listed under Chapter 1.

Majority tyranny

A political concept listed under Chapter 1 key terms for Exam 1.

Voting Rights Act

A major piece of legislation listed under Chapter 1 key terms.

The American Revolution

A foundational historical period listed under Chapter 2 for Exam 1 review.

Declaration of Independence

A key founding document listed under Chapter 2 for Exam 1.

"Common Sense" (Thomas Paine)

An influential pamphlet authored by Thomas Paine, listed under Chapter 2 terms.

Articles of Confederation

The original governing document of the United States listed under Chapter 2 key terms.

Confederation

A governmental structure listed under Chapter 2 for Exam 1 review.

Republicanism / republican model

A system and theory of government listed under Chapter 2 key terms.

Constitutional Convention

The 1787 gathering listed under Chapter 2 key terms for Exam 1 preparation.

Constitution (original elements, undemocratic elements)

The founding document of the United States government, specifically examining its original components and undemocratic features.

Federalism

A system of dividing power between central and regional governments, listed under Chapter 2 terms.

Virginia Plan

A proposal at the Constitutional Convention listed under Chapter 2 for Exam 1.

New Jersey Plan

A proposal at the Constitutional Convention listed under Chapter 2 key terms.

Connecticut Compromise

An agreement reached at the Constitutional Convention listed under Chapter 2 terms.

Fugitive Slave Acts

Provisions and statutes listed under Chapter 2 key terms for Exam 1 study.

Three-fifths Compromise

A constitutional agreement regarding representation and taxation listed under Chapter 2.

Electoral college

The institution established for selecting the U.S. president, listed under Chapter 2 terms.

Separation of powers

A constitutional principle dividing authority among branches of government, listed under Chapter 2.

Checks and balances

A constitutional system giving each branch powers to limit the other branches, listed under Chapter 2.

Struggle to ratify the constitution

The historical debate and process surrounding constitutional approval, listed under Chapter 2.

Federalists

Supporters of the ratification of the Constitution listed under Chapter 2.

Federalist Papers

A series of essays written in support of ratifying the Constitution, listed under Chapter 2.

Anti-Federalists

Opponents of the ratification of the Constitution listed under Chapter 2.

Bill of Rights

The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution listed under Chapter 2 key terms.

Amendments

Formal modifications or additions to the U.S. Constitution, listed under Chapter 2.

Amending the constitution

The constitutional procedure for proposing and ratifying constitutional changes, listed under Chapter 2.

Judicial review

The power of courts to evaluate the constitutionality of laws, listed under Chapter 2.

Marbury v. Madison

A landmark Supreme Court case listed under Chapter 2 key terms for Exam 1.