basics Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
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unalienable
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not capable of being taken away or denied
2
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social contract theory
A
the government is given power from the people who consent to giving power
3
Q
corroborate
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confirm or give support to
4
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suffrage
A
the right to vote
5
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patronage
A
favors given to reward party loyalty, to their members
6
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canvassing
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making direct contact with voters with house visits, phone calls, and text messages
7
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census
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a count of the national population that takes place every 10 years
8
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gerrymandering
A
drawing of district lines to give one political party/group an electoral advantage
9
Q
rule of law
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those with power cannot make up all their own rules
10
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precedent
A
a court decision that serves as a guide for future cases with similar issues/facts
