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Who were the two philosophers we studied in the beginning?
Thomas Hobbes and John Locke
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What is one sociological factor that affects voter behavior?
What is Income/Occupation/Education/Gender/Age/Religious beliefs/Ethnic/Geography/Family beliefs
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What is the amount of Electoral votes a candidate needs to win the election?
270 votes
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What is the definition of media events?
Events that are staged by a political candidate primarily for the purpose of being covered.
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What is the date that the first 10 amendments were ratified?
1791
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What rebellion caused the Articles of Confederation to be majorly questioned?What is Shays Rebellion
Shays Rebellion
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What is a moralistic view?
A moralistic view is more conservative believing that laws ensure moral standards
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What is the date by time the winner must be declared or the Vice President takes over?
The 20th of January
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What is the three main sources of media?
Print Media, Internet (new media) and Broadcast media
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What is the amendment that abolished slavery?
the 13th
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What were the two main compromises at the constitutional convention?
The Connecticut compromise and the 3/5th s compromise
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What is a stereotypical liberal's stance on nationonalism?
Typically Liberals have a more international focus, having a global mentality.
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What is the tie breaker of the election?
The House of Representatives
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What is the most influential interest group?
The National Rifle Association
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What is the two clauses of freedom of religion?
The establishment clause and the free exercise clause
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What is an expressed power?
Things specifically stated in the first three articles of the constitution
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Which popular election did the Gallup polls predict incorrectly?
The 1948 election
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What is one proposed reform of the Electoral College?
District Plan/Proportional Plan/Direct Popular Election
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What is the expanded meaning of NAACP?
National Association for the the Advancement of Colored people
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What is the amendment that got repealed?
the 18th amendment
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What is Brutus 1?
A major Anti-Federal-sits document became popular at this time
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What is the percentage of eligible voters who do not vote in non presidential elections?
33%
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What is the process by which a state in the house would have to forefit their vote in a tiebreaker?
If the state representatives cannot agree on how to use their one vote
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What is the difference between political parties and Interest groups?
Political parties work to get candidates elected, interest groups work to get laws passed.
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What is the amendment that offers enumerated rights?
The 19th amendment
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