June 5th, 2009
The rights as a voter has been changed over time. It was originally given to prevent the non citizens to vote, and the African Americans later in time. Some words are-
Suffrage- The right to vote.
Grandfather Clause- You need a father or grandfather that was able to vote to be able to vote.
Poll Tax- Need to pay to elect who you want.
United States Government: Democracy in Action. Pages 481-484
June 5th, 2009
Besides campaigning, there are other methods of making a voter vote for you. Some words to know are:
Cross-Pressured Voter- Can’t decide whether to vote for one person or the other
Straight Party Voter- Vote for the candidate in your party.
Propaganda- Use ideas and documents to change a person’s vote
United States Government: Democracy in Action. Pages 492- 497.
June 5th, 2009
To represent a section of our government, you need to be elected. To become elected, there are many things you need to go through to become what you want to become. Some words to know are-
Caucus- a meeting of party leaders.
Nominating Convention- a public convention that allows people to decide who they want to run and for what they are running for.
Boss- Chose the delegates to be elected from
Direct Primary- Pick 2 people to run against each other.
Closed Primary- only if you are a member, you can vote.
Open Primary- anyone can vote.
Plurality- More votes than any other candidate.
Runoff Primary- If there is no major winner, the two highest go against each other again.
Ticket- people for president and vice-president.
Platform- a statement for a election speech.
Planks- dividing the delegates.
United States Government: Democracy in Action. Pages 464-470.
June 5th, 2009
To become a elected representative of our country, you need to connect with the voters, mainly by campaigning. Some words to know about campaigning are-
Campaign Manager- The person who leads you on your campaign like your routes and platforms.
Image- mental Picture.
Political Action Committee- help the candidate with all ideas and political ideas.
Soft Money- money not given directly to a candidate.
United States Government: Democracy in Action. Pages 475-479
June 5th, 2009
Political parties are a huge part of our government, we use the groups to represent our selves in our government.
Political Party- A group of people with a common idea or common interest.
Theocracy- A government controlled by a religious group.
ideologies- Basic beliefs of a government.
Coalition Government- different groups control the government.
Third Party- a combination of 2 parties.
Single-Member District- a person competes to represent their area.
Proportional Representation- a group of people work together for a certain area.
United States Government: Democracy in Action. Pages 453-457.
June 5th, 2009
Each political party has to organize them selves to show their common ideas and beat the other parties. Some words to know are-
Independent- not having a certain party.
Precinct- the range for voters.
Precinct Captain- the person in charge of the district.
Ward- leader of a larger district.
State Central Committee- people that organize a state wide organization for the state.
National Convention- Gathers members for an organization.
National committee- large group for the 50 states.
Patronage- favors given to be loyal to a party.
United States Government: Democracy in Action. Pages 458-462.
May 29th, 2009
If you ever get into any trouble, you have some rights still. Some of these help you, and some do not. Some are:
Exclusionary Rule- No illegally obtained piece of evidence may be used in a court of law.
Counsel- an Attorney
Self-Incrimination- To cover a witness before a hearing.
Double Jeopardy- may not be tried twice for the same crime.
United States Government: Democracy in Action. Pages 398-405
May 29th, 2009
In the past our gpvernment followed a system where whites had the supreme power of the land. Some laws they made were:
National Basis Test- Uphold the state law in court.
Suspect classifacation- Makes decision on laws based on race or religion.
Fundamental Right- basic american rights.
Discrimination- to treat someone badly for something they can’t control.
Jim Crow Laws- A law that legalized segregation.
Seperate but Equal dopctrine- if the same, it is okay.
Civil Rights Movement- the process of desegregation and basic rights given to all.
United States Government: Democracy in Action. Pages 406-410
May 29th, 2009
To keep the peace and keep your country safe, you will face a few bad times. Some for civil secioty are:
Affirmative Action- any action that will give a job or work for people.
Security Classifacation System- can keep national documents a secret.
Transcript- Summary record.
United States Government: Democracy in Action. Pages 412- 418.
May 29th, 2009
The basis for our laws and guidlines are from other countries and other documents. Some words that you should know are:
Law- Rule or a Standard.
Constitution Law- Any part of the Legislative branch that m akes a law to help the country.
Statute- Law written by the Legislative Branch.
Ordinance- A statute processed by city councils.
Statutory Law- Make laws like the ancient romans.
Administrative Law- Laws to be followed by agencies.
Common Law- The american legal system, or laws understood by everyone.
Equity- desputes are decided with fair chances for each person.
Due Process- to have equal justice.
Substantive Due Process- outlines laws that are most likly known.
Procedural Due Process- prohibbits any laws to be brought up that are not relavent.
Adversary System- each sides lawyers give their best case.
Presumed Innocence- Huge part of beginning of government.
United States Government: Democracy in Action. Pages 423-428
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