Political Science Review

Flashcards for review of lecture notes, vocabulary style.

Mobilization of Voters

Techniques used to encourage voter participation.

Policy Formulation

Steps in creating and developing public policies.

Implementation and Evaluation

How policies are executed and assessed for effectiveness.

The Affordable Care Act (ACA)

Examination of its passage, implementation, and impact.

Campaign Strategies in Recent Elections

Analysis of successful and unsuccessful tactics in elections.

Federalism

A system of government in which power is divided between a national government and state governments.

Separation of Powers

The division of governmental power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

Checks and Balances

A system in which each branch of government can limit the power of the other branches.

Judicial Review

The power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional.

Civil Liberties

Individual freedoms protected by the Constitution.

Civil Rights

Protections against discrimination, ensuring equal treatment.

Political Ideology

A set of beliefs about the role of government.

Public Opinion

The aggregate of individual attitudes or beliefs shared by some portion of adults.

Voter Turnout

The proportion of eligible voters who actually vote.

Electoral College

A body of people representing the states of the US, who formally cast votes for the election of the president and vice president.

Lobbying

Engaging in activities aimed at influencing public officials.

Interest Groups

Groups of people who share common interests and seek to influence public policy.

Social Movements

Organized efforts by a large number of people to bring about or impede social, political, economic, or cultural change.

Public Policy

A system of laws, regulatory measures, courses of action, and funding priorities concerning a given topic promulgated by a governmental entity or its representatives.

Political Socialization

The process by which individuals acquire political beliefs and values.

Declaration of Independence

Principles of individual liberty and government by consent.

Federalist Papers

Arguments supporting the ratification of the Constitution.

Anti-Federalist Papers

Concerns about centralized power and lack of individual protections.

Social Contract Theory

The relationship between individuals and their government.

Natural Rights

Inalienable rights inherent to all humans.

Civil Liberties

Individual freedoms protected by the Constitution.

Civil Rights

Protections against discrimination, ensuring equal treatment.

Supremacy Clause

Federal laws take precedence over state laws.

First Amendment Rights

Guarantees freedoms of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.

Brown v. Board of Education

Landmark case that ruled segregation in public schools unconstitutional.

Roe v. Wade

Landmark case that established a woman's right to an abortion.

Role of the Supreme Court

The court's role to protect liberties and rights.

Voting Behavior

Factors that influence how and why people vote.

Electoral Systems

Types of voting systems.

Political Campaigns

Strategies and tactics used in elections.

Public Policy

How policies are developed and implemented.

Voter Turnout Trends

Trends and determinants in voter turnout.

Role of Campaign Finance

The role of money in campaigns.

Impact of Lobbying and Interest Groups

The impact of lobbying and interest groups on policy-making.

Legislative Branch

The branch of government that makes laws.

Executive Branch

The branch of government that enforces laws.

Judicial Branch

The branch of government that interprets laws.

Interbranch Relations

How branches interact and influence each other.

Legislative Processes

How a bill becomes law.

Presidential Powers

Veto, executive orders, and appointments.

Judicial Review

The power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional.

Constitutional Framework

Structure and principles of the U.S. Constitution.

Federalism

Division of power between national and state governments.

Separation of Powers

Distinct roles of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

Checks and Balances

Mechanisms each branch uses to limit the others.

The Great Compromise

An agreement during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 that defined the representation each state would have in the Congress

The Three-Fifths Compromise

Compromise reached between delegates from southern states and those from northern states during the 1787 United States Constitutional Convention

Federalist vs. Anti-Federalist Debates

Debates between Federalists and Anti-Federalists.

Bill of Rights

The first ten amendments to the Constitution.

Libertarianism

A political ideology that emphasizes individual liberty and limited government.

Progressivism

A political ideology that promotes social welfare and equality.

Belief Systems

How values and beliefs shape political preferences and behaviors.

Public Opinion

Formation and influence on policy-making.

Liberal and Conservative Ideologies

Differences between liberal and conservative ideologies.

Role of Political Parties

The role of parties in representing ideologies.

Influence of Media and Interest Groups

How media and groups influence beliefs.

Libertarianism

A political ideology that values individual freedom and minimal government intervention.

Progressivism

A political ideology that emphasizes equality and social justice.

Political Ideology

A set of beliefs about the role of government.

Public Opinion

The aggregate of individual attitudes or beliefs shared by some portion of adults.

Voter Turnout

The proportion of eligible voters who actually vote.

Electoral College

A body of people representing the states of the US, who formally cast votes for the election of the president and vice president.

Lobbying

Engaging in activities aimed at influencing public officials.

Interest Groups

Groups of people who share common interests and seek to influence public policy.

Social Movements

Organized efforts by a large number of people to bring about or impede social, political, economic, or cultural change.

Public Policy

A system of laws, regulatory measures, courses of action, and funding priorities concerning a given topic promulgated by a governmental entity or its representatives.

Declaration of Independence

Principles of individual liberty and government by consent.

Federalist Papers

Arguments supporting the ratification of the Constitution.

Anti-Federalist Papers

Concerns about centralized power and lack of individual protections.

Civil Liberties

Individual freedoms protected by the Constitution.

Civil Rights

Protections against discrimination, ensuring equal treatment.

Supremacy Clause

Federal laws take precedence over state laws.

Role of the Supreme Court

The court's role to protect liberties and rights.

Electoral Systems

Types of voting systems.

Public Policy

How policies are developed and implemented.

Legislative Processes

Processes to turn a bill into a law.

The Three-Fifths Compromise

Compromise reached between delegates from southern states and those from northern states during the 1787 United States Constitutional Convention

Federalism

A system of government in which power is divided between a national government and state governments.

Separation of Powers

The division of governmental power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

Checks and Balances

A system in which each branch of government can limit the power of the other branches.

Judicial Review

The power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional.

Civil Liberties

Individual freedoms protected by the Constitution.

Civil Rights

Protections against discrimination, ensuring equal treatment.

Political Ideology

A set of beliefs about the role of government.

Public Opinion

The aggregate of individual attitudes or beliefs shared by some portion of adults.

Voter Turnout

The proportion of eligible voters who actually vote.

Electoral College

A body of people representing the states of the US, who formally cast votes for the election of the president and vice president.

Lobbying

Engaging in activities aimed at influencing public officials.

Interest Groups

Groups of people who share common interests and seek to influence public policy.

Social Movements

Organized efforts by a large number of people to bring about or impede social, political, economic, or cultural change.

Public Policy

A system of laws, regulatory measures, courses of action, and funding priorities concerning a given topic promulgated by a governmental entity or its representatives.

Political Socialization

The process by which individuals acquire political beliefs and values.

Federalist Papers

Arguments supporting the ratification of the Constitution.

Anti-Federalist Papers

Concerns about centralized power and lack of individual protections.

Social Contract Theory

The relationship between individuals and their government.