what is substantive due process?

the government must create fair policies and laws

“1 person 1 vote”: Congressional districts must be equal in population

What did the Pendleton civil service act do?

Established a merit system for government jobs

Students can protest as long as it doesn't disrupt the school day

Who determines fiscal policy?

The Executive & Legislative branches

What is reapportionment?

Reallocating the number of Representatives each state has

Congressional districts may not be drawn on the basis of race

Frontloading is when...

states hold primaries early to capitalize on media attention

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what is substantive due process?
support for representatives
leaders must obey the law
the government must create fair policies and laws
protection from eminent domain
2
Baker v. Carr
Racial gerrymandering unconstitutional
“1 person 1 vote”: Congressional districts must be equal in population
2000 Florida recount unconstitutional as; would deny some people their vote
Affirmative action not allowed for public college admissions
3
When is the AP Government test?
Monday, May 5
Friday, May 16
Tuesday, May 6
Monday, May 12
4
What did the Pendleton civil service act do?
Established a merit system for government jobs
Established the Merchant Marines
Made home loans easier for first-time buyers
Provided benefits for WWI veterans
5
What is the main purpose of patronage?
to avoid concentrating power in one individual or group
to increase government funds
to reward one's supporters
to increase government efficiency
6
Tinker v Des Moines
Students do not have protected free speech when they're on campus
School newspapers can be censored for protesting against a war
Students can protest as long as it doesn't disrupt the school day
Schools can set any dress codes
7
Who determines fiscal policy?
The Executive & Judicial branches
The Federal Reserve Bank
The Executive & Legislative branches
The Judicial & Legislative branches
8
what is devolution?
returining power to the states
returning power to the people
returning power back to Congress
returning powe back to the national governement
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What is reapportionment?
Reorganizing the U.S. Senate to reflect population changes
Reallocating the number of Representatives each state has
Reviewing laws to ensure they are constitutional
Redistributing the funds appropriated by Congress
10
Shaw v. Reno
Government may not require prayer in public schools
Congressional districts may not be drawn on the basis of race
Congress has power necessary and proper for performing enumerated powers
One person, one vote
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What is casework?
research Congressional staffers do for committees
How a lawyer prepares for trial
Constituent services
Preparation for committee hearings
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Frontloading is when...
a car has all passengers seated in the front
a candidate is leading in the polls
states hold primaries early to capitalize on media attention
legislation passed by congress is loaded with "fluff"

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