POLS 1010 Week 1 Flashcards
(49 cards)
Why do governments form?
To ensure order in society
To establish justice and equality of law
To provide for general human welfare
To promote common good and defense
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Introduction
What is the introductory statement that explains the Constitution’s purpose and intent?
The Preamble
Which part of the Constitution outlines its purpose to establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for common defense, and promote general welfare?
The Preamble
An agreement between society and government, rules of conduct by a just society, and established legal equality is implied by the concept of the __________ ___________.
Social Contract
Government by the people or popular sovereignty; form of government; way of life.
Democracy
A government where those with gov. authority acquire or retain it directly or indirectly by winning elections.
Republic
Government where authority of those who govern is limited to ensure people’s voice is heard through free and fair elections.
Constitutional Democracy
Education, economic development, social, and ideological conditions are all part of the requirements for building a __________ __________.
Constitutional Democracy
Interacting values
Government by the people
Popular consent
Interacting values
A term that means we all have certain worth.
Individualism
Found in Declaration of Independence
Interacting values
The idea that all people should have an equal chance to access resources and opportunities, without discrimination based on factors like race, religion, gender, or age
Equality of Opportunity
Interacting values
What fundamental aspect of a democratic society describes the freedom of an individual to make choices and decisions about their own life, without interference from others or the government.
Personal Liberty
Interacting values
Legal requirement that the government must respect a person’s legal rights before taking away their life, liberty, or property
Due Process
5th and 14th Amendments
System of interrelated processes
The group with the most members has the most power in a country. The Constitution keeps this in check by also upholding minority rights. The rule that states 51% of a vote must be achieved to win a decision. What am I?
Elections, laws, policies, etc.
Majority Rule
System of interrelated processes
Assured protected rights of a group not part of the majority.
Minority rights
These rights are key to maintaining democracy.
System of interrelated processes
The right to share ideas and opinions without interference, retaliation, or punishment from the government.
Freedom of expression
Freedom of speech
System of interrelated processes
What is a civil right that allows people to gather and express their ideas?
Protests, sit-ins, rallies, strikes, etc.
The right to assemble and protest.
1st Amendment
Interdependent political structures
A system of government that divides power between a central government and regional governments
Federalism
Interdependent political structures
A constitutional law doctrine that divides the government into three branches, each with specific duties and responsibilities, to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
Separation of powers
Interdependent political structures
A set of rules and procedures that allow each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches.
Checks and balances
Interdependent political structures
The first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution, which defines the rights of individuals in relation to the government
Bill of Rights
Having to do with processes and procedures of our democracy.
Procedural Democracy
Having to do with a commitment to the ideals of democracy (ie. more concerned with groups).
Substantive Democracy
Which paper, written by James Madison proposed the concept of checks and balances for our system of government?
The Federalist #51
