Congress Cant Get Anything Done
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Unit 3 Vocab. and Study Questions
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Unit 3: Party Politics & State and Local Government
Vocabulary
• political party: a group of people with broad common interest
• theocracy: a government dominated by a religion
• ideologies: basic beliefs about government
• coalition government: the result of several parties combining forces to gain majority
• third party: any party other than the two main parties
• single-member district: no matter how many members compete in a district only one will win
• proportional representation: several officials are elected to represent voters
• independent: not supporting any particular party
• precinct: a voting district
• precinct captain: organizes efforts of mobilizing party members
• ward: several adjoining precincts
The Controversial Election of 1876
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The presidential election of 1876 was, and remains, one of the most disputed elections on American history. Following Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, President Andrew Johnson took office. Johnson’s turbulent relations with Congress were followed by an impeachment trial initiated by the Senate. In 1868, Civil War hero Ulysses S. Grant was elected president, and reelected in 1872. His 8 years in office was characterized as scandalous. America’s economy was gradually cascading, and federal troops were still stationed in the South to enforce the Reconstruction policy started by President Johnson.
Spanish and English Colonization Similarities and Differences
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Spanish & English colonization processes (1450-1800) were similar and different:
Political:
both had specific governing system. Spain's was Council of Indies. English used the House of Burgesses (first democratic style system). Both were far from their mother countries. set up local governments/viceroys. spanish viceroys held broader power, english colonies had local governments.
Social:
slaves made up a lot of population, both shipped in african slaves. spanish used "encomienda" and "mita". English used indentures servants. spanish relied more on forced labor. spanish colonies dominated by military personal/missionaries. English has wider variety of workers (farmers, indentured servants) spanish had wide range of race, english was split into puritans and pilgrims.
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Japan from Shogunate to Empire
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Japan from Shogunate to Empire Emperors & Shoguns Shogunate: decentralized secular government under a military leader (Shogun) who was loyal to the Emperor. Shogunates weak against outside forces, Japan try to avoid outside confrontation 1600?s NO allow foreigners in or Japanese to go abroad Emperors often disregarded (the above), black market trade & trading Japan FAIL to make single policy to resist against Euro and AM encroachment Pump Money into military in hopes of better protecting Japan US Ships arrive 1853 to demand access to Japan Trading ports The Above lead to the destruction of the Tokugawa Shogunate by ?leaders of the more powerful provinces (P691) Collapse of the Shogunate Satsuma & Choshu Provinces ?Wealthier and more Ambitious
redistricting
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Redistricting, a form of redistribution, is the process of drawing United States district lines. This often means changing electoral district and constituency boundaries in response to periodic census results.[1] In 36 states, the state legislature has primary responsibility for creating a redistricting plan, in many cases subject to approval by the state governor. To reduce the role that legislative politics might play, seven states (Arizona, Hawaii, Idaho, New Jersey, California, Minnesota and Washington), carry out congressional redistricting by an independent or bipartisan commission. Three states, Iowa, Florida and Maine, give independent bodies authority to propose redistricting plans, but preserve the role of legislatures to approve them.
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AP government mid term review guide
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AMERICAN GOVERNMENT MIDTERM REVIEW 2011 ANSWERS DIRECTIONS: Answer the questions below to prepare for your midterm exam. What is the difference between concurrent, expressed, reserve, and inherent powers? Define each and explain which government assumes the power. (Know which government has which power? Use the diagram that we filled out.) Expressed ? written EX: coin money Concurrent ? both state & national hold powers EX: taxes Implied ? come from expressed powers (elastic clause) EX: civil rights amendment/ Inherent power ? sovereign powers EX: immigration laws Reserved powers ? state only EX: elections or education
Elections of 1824-1840
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Election of 1824: Candidates: John Quincy Adams (MA) Republican Henry Clay (KY) Republican William Crawford (GA) Republican Andrew Jackson (TN) Republican Issues: Both clay and Adams were nationalists who sponsored roads, canals, and education, which were powers that strengthened the Federal government The increase in building roads and canals would lead to a rise in tariffs, which Adams supported Jackson supported state rights and was against tariffs, road building, and a national education Outcome: Jackson won popular vote BUT the vote was split between 4 republican candidates, there was no majority of electoral votes. The House of Representatives voted and Adams won. Significance: No longer a Federalist party Era of Good Feeling ended
Basics of Hamilton Vs. Jefferson
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Jefferson believed:
-wanted power of government to the
states and its people
-democratic-republican
-did not want u.s. bank
-did not want debt
-believed in strict construction *
Hamilton:
-wanted a strong central government
-federalist
-wanted u.s. bank established
-thought debt was a good thing
-believed in loose construction **
*The idea that the Constitution was literal and that the
government is only allowed to practice what it says
**The idea that the Constitution should not be taken literal.
Example of loose construction vs. strict construction:
The Constitution does not say the government CAN establish
a national bank. (strict) The Constitution does not say
the government CAN NOT establish a national bank. (loose)
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