Part 2 Flashcards
Who was Andrew Jackson’s protege who succeeded him in office?
-Martin Van Burin
What political leader established democratization of American politics?
-Andrew Jackson, he presided over the United States for two years while the democratization of
America was taking place
Who’s vision was that of America as a city on a hill?
-John Winthrope
What is the human predicament?
The exchange and balance between, Anarchy and Tyranny
Where in the Constitution does it describe the Presidential power to create treaties?
-Article two
What US Supreme Court case provides for mutual tax immunity?
-McCulough vs. Maryland
What are some of the strengths of American democracy?
- Emphasis on character
- Emphasis on integrity
- Time honored nature and history of the parties
Does your instructor consider the US to be a western, liberal, pluralistic democracy?
Yes
What are the dynamics of the American two-party system?
Winner take all System
What are some of the weaknesses of American democracy?
-Too much excess (wine, propaganda, etc.)
