U.S. History Finals

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Political Ideology

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The set of values and beliefs about the purpose and scope of government held by groups and individuals

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Minor Parties

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Third parties; typically do not win major elections but often bring more voters into the electorate; often spoil elections for a major party; may bring issues that the major parties will adopt

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Political Ideology

The set of values and beliefs about the purpose and scope of government held by groups and individuals

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Minor Parties

Third parties; typically do not win major elections but often bring more voters into the electorate; often spoil elections for a major party; may bring issues that the major parties will adopt

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Conservative

a political ideology that emphasizes tradition, limited government, and free markets.

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Liberal

a political ideology that advocates for social equality, government involvement in the economy, and the protection of civil liberties.

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Moderate

a political ideology that seeks a middle ground between conservative and liberal views, often advocating for compromise on various issues.

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Partisan

relating to or characteristic of a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person, often showing bias in favor of that party.

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Bipartisan

involving cooperation or agreement between two major political parties, especially in the context of governance or policy-making.

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Nonpartisan

not affiliated with or biased towards any political party, often focusing on objective or impartial actions.

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Independent

A voter or politician not affiliated with any established political party, often valuing individual candidates or issues over party loyalty.

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Political Party

an organized group of people who share similar political ideologies and seek to influence government policy by getting their candidates elected.

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538

the total number of electoral votes in the United States Electoral College, used to elect the President and Vice President.

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270

the minimum number of electoral votes necessary to win the presidency in the United States.

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Electoral College

a body of electors established by the United States Constitution that formally elects the President and Vice President.

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Elector

a member of the Electoral College who is appointed to vote for President and Vice President.

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Number of representatives + number of senators

Number of electors a state gets in the electoral college

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Maine and Nebraska

States that split their votes proportionally

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Popular Vote

The total number of votes cast by citizens in an election, which can influence the allocation of electors in the Electoral College.

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Winner Take All

Laws in most states that award all of a state's electoral votes to the candidate who wins the most popular votes in that particular state

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Swing State

A state where both major political parties have similar levels of support among voters, making it a crucial target for campaigns in elections.

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Election Day

The designated day on which general elections are held, occurring on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.

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Loyalist

American colonists who remained loyal to the British Crown during the American Revolutionary War, opposing independence.

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Patriot

American colonists who supported independence from Britain during the American Revolutionary War, fighting against Loyalists.

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miltia

A group of ordinary citizens organized to provide military service and support, often in times of emergency.

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tyranny

the oppressive or unjust use of power by a government or ruler.

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repeal

to revoke or annul a law or act, often in response to public dissatisfaction.

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boycott

a refusal to buy or use goods and services as a form of protest.

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propaganda

Ideas spread to influence public opinion for or against a cause.

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Stamp act

law that required colonists to buy a stamp for every piece of paper they used

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French and Indian War

A conflict between the British and the French (allied with Native Americans) that left Great Britain with more territory but immense debt

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Quartering Act

law that ordered colonial assemblies to provide British troops in the colonies with housing

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Boston Massacre

event on March 5th, 1770 where a mob of people in Boston were shot on by British troops. The question arises if it was massacre or self-defense by the soldiers

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Boston Tea Party

On December 16th, 1773 the sons of liberty destroyed thousands of pounds of tea in the port of Boston. This was done to fight back against the British Parliament only allowing British goods sold in America

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Proclamation of 1763

a line drawn by King George III that kept the colonists from moving westward (and into Native Americans)

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Intolerable Acts

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Tea Act

Attempt to rescue the British East India Company, lowered the price of British Tea and gave the British East India Company control over sale in the colonies

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First Continental Congress

Held in September 1774, brought 50 delegates from 12 colonies. The delegates agreed to send a respectful message to King George urging him to consider their complaints. Also agreed to boycott British goods

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Lexington and Concord

First battles of the Revolutionary War. Started with British troops attempting to seize guns/ammunition in the colonies and Paul Revere's warning. The British handled the threat in Lexington but met major resistance in Concord. The War had truly begun

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Thomas Jefferson

Author of the Declaration of Independence - 3rd POTUS

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2nd Continental Congress

Approved the creation of a Continental Army and the Declaration of Independence.

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Grievance

a complaint or resentment, as against an unjust or unfair act

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inalienable rights

means a natural right that everybody gets from birth that cannot be taken away

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Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

the 3 Unalienable Rights that were listed in the Declaration that all humans receive from birth

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July 4th 1776

Declaration of Independence/America’s birthday

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Delegate

a person chosen or elected to vote or act for others; a representative

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Articles of Confederation

the first written plan of government for the U.S. An association of states that cooperate for a common purpose.

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Constitutional Convention

a meeting held in Philadelphia in 1787 at which delegates from the states wrote the U.S. Constitution.

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Republic

a country governed by elected representatives

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Constitution

a written plan that provides the basic framework of a government.

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Great Compromise

established a two-house Congress. House of Reps- based on state population. Senate, two senators per state.

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three-fifths compromise

slaves would be counted as three-fifths of a person when determining a state's population for representation in the House of Reps.

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Ratify

to formally approve a plan or agreement.ratify

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The federalist papers

series of essays written in support of the ratification of the Constitution by the states.

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Shay’s rebellion

a 1786 revolt in Massachusetts led by farmers in reaction to high taxes

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Virginia Plan

-large state plan that proposed representation based on population size.
-Proposed by James Madison

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New Jersey Plan

proposal for a legislature in which each state would have one vote

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Federalist

Supporters of the Constitution

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Anti-Federalist

Opponents of the American Constitution at the time when the states were contemplating its adoption.

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Federalism

A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments

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Popular sovereignty

A belief that ultimate power resides in the people.

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Legislative Branch

Branch of government that makes laws

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Excecutive Branch

Branch of government that enforces the laws

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Judicial Branch

The branch of government that interprets laws

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checks and balances

Methods to balance power

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Judicial Review

Review by the US Supreme Court of the constitutional validity of a legislative act

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Interstate commerce

trade and other business dealings that cross state lines

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federalism

A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments

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Majority Rule

idea that the greatest number of people in society can make policies for everyone

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Interest group

Is an organization that represents the concerns of a particular group

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