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American Government, (State: tier of government that is for the state,…
American Government
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Foundational Documents
Articles of Confederation(1781): Agreement among the first thirteen original colonies that's served as their first constitution
Constitution (1787): Supreme Law of land at the Federal level, defines the system of government that rules the United States of America
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Elections and Politics
Ideology
Liberal
acknowledge individual rights. sometimes called progressive, root word being progress, typically want change. Very far to the left is considered revolutionary. democratic.
Moderate
in the middle. some liberal leanings, some conservatie leanings. Centrists.
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Electoral College
State by state basis. Doesn't matter how large the margin might be it is a winner take all election style. electors pick. electors are equal to representatives and senators. ex KS has 6.
The census is extremely important because it can affect the representatives in the electoral college.
Federalism
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Local: tier of government that is for the local humans, local laws, traffic laws
State: tier of government that is for the state, schools, marriage laws
Types of Powers
Enumerated or Delegated powers: Powers for the federal government. Coin money, declare war
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Reserved powers: strictly to state or local government, federal government is not involved.