In The Beginning | In The Constitution | Checks and Balances | Word to Your Mother | In the Classroom |
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Who are The Federalists?
The group of elite men who called for a national bank, tariffs, good relations with Britain, and a strong national government.
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What is The 2nd Amendment?
This amendment ensures our right to bear arms in order to maintain a well-regulatied militia.
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What is Impeachment?
The Process through which a President is removed from office.
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What is an Incumbent?
An office holder running for re-election.
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Who is Paul? Paul is our ONLY sophomore in class.
Most likely to sing "Wrecking Ball" upon entering class (or be kicked out of class by peers until said singing occurs).
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Who are The Anti-Federalists?
This group of artisans and farmers opposed a central government and believed such "monarchic" power would remove state sovereignty.
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What is The 14th Amendment?
The right to due process and equal protection of laws for protected classes is covered in this amendment.
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What is Nomination?
The role of the Executive in seating new judges.
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What is Dealignment?
When voters no longer identify with one of the two major parties and become independent.
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Who are Aspynn and Shane?
Most likely to dance in order to understand the history of U.S. foreign policy (2 total)?
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What is The Articles of Confederation?
The first American government following the Revolutionary War.
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What is Treason?
Based on Article III, no person can be convicted of this crime without EITHER 2 witnesses of the same account or confession.
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What is an Executive Order?
How a President can bypass the legislation making process in order for policy to be put in place.
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What is Gerrymandering?
Drawing political boundaries to benefit a particular person or group (usually a political party).
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Who are Devyn, Sabrina, and Matt?
This group convenes at a table grouping near the door in order to escape a zombie apocalypse before their peers (3 total).
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What is Shay's Rebellion?
This event--rooted in perceived excess taxes and land repossession--is significant at demonstrating disunity among the states and the need for a new government.
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What is the Necessary and Proper Clause? (or the Elastic Clause).
Implied powers for the Legislative Branch are linked to this phrase/clause.
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What is a Super Majority (or 2/3 of both houses of Congress)?
Congress may pass a bill with a simple majority; however, to override a veto, this vote is mandatory.
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What is Political Efficacy?
An person's belief that his/her political participation makes a difference.
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Who are: Jacob, Vincent, and Eon. Congrats gentlemen!
Our class of 2014 graduates (3 total).
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What is Federalist Paper #10 (or Fed 10)?
In this, one of his most famous essays, James Madison argued a strong republic was necessary to control factions.
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What is Article IV?
States must offer one another full faith and credit AND extradite criminals based on this Constitutional article.
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What is Judicial Review?
Established by Marbury v. Madison, only the Supreme Court can determine if a law or executive order is unconstitutional.
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What is Mandatory Spending?
Expenditures the government is obligated to make, such as paying Social Security or interest on the national debt.
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Who are Brennan, Taylor and Arianna?
Most likely to be mortified when asked to kick up their right legs and use jazz hands to demonstrate that with the the 9th Amendment, we can be free and happy.
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