Civil liberties are individual rights such as freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and the right to vote. Without civil liberties, people are not.

WHAT IS MEANT BY THE TERM "CIVIL LIBERTIES?" WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT? Civil liberties are individual rights such

as freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and the right to vote. Without civil liberties, people are not free to live their lives as they wish.

WHAT ROLE HAVE THIRD PARTIES PLAYED IN AMERICAN POLITICAL LIFE?

Third parties have publicized issues that the major parties at first ignored but sometimes later championed

Such as : The Populist Party

HOW IS A PAC (POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE) DIFFERENT FROM A LOBBY? PAC - gives money to political

candidates in hopes that once in office those elected will support its ideas.

Lobby - tries to influence legislators after they are elected and takes a more direct role in forming the content of laws.

NAME THE DIFFERENT FORMS OF MASS MEDIA.

Television, Internet, radio, newspapers, and magazines.

WHAT IS A PUBLIC OPINION POLL? A survey of peoples' views on particular issues; usually conducted by a scientific method that provides for statistical analysis of the results.

WHAT SPECIFIC POWERS ARE GIVEN ONLY TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES? First to consider bills relating to

revenue and initiates impeachment proceedings.

WHAT SPECIFIC POWERS ARE GIVEN ONLY TO THE SENATE?

Ratifies treaties, confirms appointments, and tries impeached officials.

WHAT ARE THE CONSTITUTIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR PRESIDENT?

Must be a natural born citizen, 35 years old, and a resident within the U.S. for 14 years.

WHAT RESPONSIBILITIES DOES THE CONSTITUTION GIVE TO THE VICE PRESIDENT? The Vice President assumes the role

of president of something happens to that person and presides as president of the Senate.

WHAT IS THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE?

The electoral college is the body that officially elects the president and vice president.

WHY DOES OUR GOVERNMENT ATTEMPT TO PROVIDE FOR AN INDEPENDENT JUDICIARY? An independent judiciary allows judges

to make legally correct but unpopular decisions without fear of being turned out of office.

WHAT IS AN AMENDMENT? An amendment is an addition or change

in a document.

EXPLAIN THE INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM. Initiative is a proposal by citizens for a

law, constitutional amendment, or regulation at the state or local level.

Referendum is the process whereby voters can approve or reject certain laws passed by a state legislature.

WHAT IS MEANT BY THE TERM "NATURALIZATION"? Naturalization is the process that allows

immigrants to become citizens.

HOW DO PUBLIC OPINION POLLS AFFECT ISSUES? Public opinion polls bring concerns to

the attention of officials and the public, show how the public ranks an issue, and makes various segments of society aware of the concerns of other segments.

WHO IS THE CURRENT GOVERNOR OF NEW YORK STATE? WHICH POLITICAL PARTY IS HE AFFILIATED WITH?

Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York State is a member of the Republican Party.

LIST ONE SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP AND THE PEOPLE THAT GROUP REPRESENTS. American Medical Association (AMA) -

Doctors American Federation of Labor and

Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) - Unionized workers

National Rifle Association (NRA) - Gun owners, hunters, etc.

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) - African Americans, those interested in reducing prejudice and promoting civil rights.

Sierra Club - Conservationists.

WHAT IS MEANT BY THE TERM "JUDICIAL REVIEW"? Judicial review is the power to declare

laws and executive branch actions unconstitutional.

HOW DID THE CASE MARBURY V. MADISON ESTABLISH JUDICIAL REVIEW? In Marbury v. Madison, for the first time,

an act of Congress was declared unconstitutional.

WHAT IS FEDERALISM?

Federalism is the division of power between the national government and the state and local governments.

WHAT DOES A WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS DO?

Releases an individual from unlawful imprisonment.

WHO WAS THE FIRST REPUBLICAN PRESIDENT?

Abraham Lincoln

WHAT DOES THE "DOUBLE JEOPARDY“ CLAUSE OF THE U.S. CONSTITUTION PROTECT? Frees and acquitted defendant from

facing another trial for the same criminal charge.

WHAT DO SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, AND COMMUNITY COLLEGES SERVE AS ON ELECTION DAYS?

Polling Places.

WHO IS THE MOST POWERFUL LEADER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES?

The Speaker of the House.

WHY IS THE CONSTITUTION REFERRED TO AS A "LIVING DOCUMENT?" It has been interpreted and amended in

different ways to keep up with the times.