Review of Political Science Exam Preparation

Flashcards created to help review key concepts and vocabulary from Political Science lecture notes.

Fill in the Blank: The key strategy for tackling multiple-choice questions includes and to identify the correct answer.

reading carefully, using process of elimination

What is the purpose of the GLOW and CLOSE techniques in Free Response Questions?

GLOW the answer with examples and CLOSE the loop by summing up.

What is the Federalist No. 10 argument about factions?

Factions are inevitable but dangerous; a large republic helps control their effects.

What was the decision made in Engel v. Vitale (1962)?

No government official may organize or lead prayer in public schools.

What principle did Marbury v. Madison (1803) establish?

The principle of judicial review, allowing federal courts to void acts of Congress that conflict with the Constitution.

In terms of political participation, who are considered likely voters?

Higher levels of education, older individuals, white demographics, and strong party members.

What does the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment provide?

No state shall deny any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.

What was the significance of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

Outlawed literacy tests and authorized federal oversight of voter registration.

Define 'Fiscal Policy'.

The use of government spending and taxation to influence the economy.

What is meant by 'Selective Incorporation'?

The process by which the Bill of Rights is applied to the states through the 14th Amendment.

What principle governs political socialization?

Acquiring political attitudes and beliefs through influences like family, education, and media.