Key Memorization

Liberal

More government involvement in the economy and protection of civil rights.

Keynesian

Economic theory that advocates for increased government spending during recessions, supporting fiscal policy.

Conservative

Less government involvement in the economy and adherence to traditional values.

Supply-side

Economic theory proposing that tax cuts and deregulation stimulate the economy, known as 'trickle down' economics.

Libertarian

Political philosophy advocating for minimal government intervention in all aspects of life.

Fiscal Policy

Government policy related to taxation and spending, executed by Congress and the President.

Monetary Policy

Economic policy that manages inflation and interest rates, typically overseen by the Federal Reserve.

15th Amendment

Prohibits racial discrimination in voting.

17th Amendment

Establishes the direct election of U.S. Senators.

19th Amendment

Grants women the right to vote.

24th Amendment

Bans poll taxes in federal elections.

26th Amendment

Establishes 18 as the voting age.

Voting Rights Act

Legislation that banned discriminatory voting practices, such as literacy tests.

4th Amendment

Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.

5th Amendment

Provides protections against self-incrimination, double jeopardy, and guarantees Miranda Rights.

6th Amendment

Ensures the right to an attorney, a speedy and public trial, and an impartial jury.

7th Amendment

Preserves the right to a jury trial in civil cases.

8th Amendment

Prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.

9th Amendment

States that people have rights not specifically listed in the Constitution.

10th Amendment

Reserves powers not granted to the federal government for the states or the people.

Exclusionary Rule

Legal principle prohibiting the use of illegally obtained evidence in a court of law, established by Mapp v. Ohio.