Foundations of American Democracy
What impact did Citizens United v. FEC have on future campaign finance legislation?
In what way could adopting initiative, referendum, and recall processes at the federal level alter how citizens engage with democratic processes compared to current procedures?
Which term refers to the agreement between the government and the people, in which the citizens agree to give up some of their freedoms and in return receive the protection of the government?
Which democratic ideal suggests that the government should be divided into separate branches to prevent any one group from gaining too much power?
How might the trajectory of American democracy have differed if Thomas Jefferson did not include "pursuit of happiness" in the Declaration of Independence?
Which aspect of United States v Lopez (1995) has had significant implications for Congress's ability to legislate under the Commerce Clause?
Which principle of democracy encourages citizens to participate in the political process through activities such as voting and running for office?
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What founding document established the idea of popular sovereignty and that the United States would be following the ideas of popular sovereignty?
Which political institution is specifically responsible for confirming or rejecting a president’s nominees to the Supreme Court?
What type of policy would a government guided by Keynesian economic principles be most likely to implement during a recession?