is for Articles of Confederation

is for Brutus I

Anti-Federalist essay arguing against a powerful federal government. Stated that a strong federal government would create tyranny.

is for Constitution

Document outlining the federal government's structure. Contains 27 amendments outlining the rights of Americans.

is for Declaration of Independence

Federal document declaring the 13 colonies' independence from Great Britain. Written July 4, 1776.

is for Engel v. Vitale

1962 Supreme Court Case in which it was ruled that school-sponsored prayer was unconstitutional due to violating the Establishment Clause (freedom of religion) of the First Amendment.

is for Filibuster

Senate procedure in which a bill is attempted to be blocked, done with an extended debate. Can be ended with cloture, or a vote of at least 60 senators to end the debate.

is for Gerrymandering

Purposefully manipulating redistricting lines with the hopes of favoring a specific social class/political group.

is for House of Representatives

One of the two houses of the legislative branch. Is responsible for making and passing federal laws with the Senate.

is for Interest Group

A group of individuals who have the same political views that work together to influence public policy. 

is for Judicial Review

The power of the United States Courts to interpret the Constitution and determine the constitutionality of laws. Power granted by the decision is Marbury v. Madison.

is for Keynesian Economics

Economic policy that wants the government to intervene in order to stabilize the economy. Typically a more liberal view on economics. 

is for Letter from a Birmingham Jail

Document written by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. while incarcerated for nonviolent protests. Advised against the use of violence during protests; advocated for peaceful methods. 

is for McCulloch v. Maryland

Supreme Court case that established the principle of implied powers. The Necessary and Proper Clause gave Congress the power to establish a national bank. 

is for New York Times v. US

Supreme Court case that limited the government's use of prior restraint. Government wanted to prevent the Pentagon Papers from being published, but were unsuccessful in their censorship. 

is for Opinion Polls

Public surveys used to compare opinions of Americans regarding political policies during election seasons. 

is for Participatory Democracy

Type of democracy in which citizens directly participate in the government. Representatives are not chosen to participate for them, and they make decisions that directly affect their lives.