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Nature of Constitution
Vagueness of the document codific...,
The constitutional framework powe...,
The amendment process advantages ...
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1.2 The key features of the US Constitution and an evaluation of their effectiveness today.
Federalism 1,
Bipartisanship 2,
April 2024 an example of cross pa...
8
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Key Characteristics of Fedaralism
Define federalism 1,
Where does federalism come from 2,
Define concurrent powers 3
11
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Interpretations and debates around the US Constitution and federalism
The extent of democracy within th...,
The extent of democracy within th...,
The extent of democracy within th...
3
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Congress
Structure of congress 1,
Congressional elections and the s...,
House of reps elections 3
35
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POTUS
Formal sources of presidential po...,
Informal powers 2,
Potus relationship with congress 3
15
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SCOTUS
The nature and role of the suprem...,
Factors which reinforce the indep...,
The judicial review process marbu...
22
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Civil Rights and Liberties
Tinker v des moines 1969 1,
Loving v virginia 1967 2,
Morse v frederick 2007 3
16
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US Democracy + Participation
Presidential elections and their ...,
Choosing a vice president 2,
Party conventions 3
24
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Flaws of the USA election system
Undemocratic primaries and caucus...,
Widen participation in primaries ...,
Electoral college 3
5
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Democrats
Key stances 1,
Internal divide 2,
Dems value 3
15
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Republican ( GOP)
Gop values opinions 1,
Gop shifts 2,
Shifts following 2016 3
10
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Bill of rights
1st amendment 1,
2nd amendment 2,
3rd amendment 3
10
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Elections Statistics
Presidents since 1853 1,
Blank 2
2
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Functions of congress
Congresses main role 1,
Congress and taxation 1,
Congress and borrowing money 2
15
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Functions of the Judiciary
Main focus 1,
Judicial power 2,
Jurisdiction 3
7
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Function of POTUS
Main role 1,
Commander in chief 2,
Treaty power 3
11
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Roles of Congress
Lawmaking 1,
Representation 2,
Oversight and accountability 3
5
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Congress Informal powers
Creation of institutions 1,
Regulation of private industry 2,
National health and safety regula...
3
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The system of electing the presidential candidates is fundamentally flawed.
Undemocratic primaries and caucus...,
Electoral college 2,
If it works do not change it elec...
4
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Coalition of supporters for each party.
Voters 1,
Blank 2,
Voters 3
10
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Interest groups in the USA - their significance, resources, tactics and debates about their impact on democracy.
Policy groups 1,
Professional groups 2,
Single interest groups 3
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5.4 Interpretations and debates of US democracy and participation
Advantages of the electoral proce...,
Disadvantages of the electoral pr...,
Pro reform 3
5
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the ways in which interest groups can influence the three branches of government and policy creation, including the role of PACs and Super PACs and their impact on democracy.
Blank 1
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Structural Theory
Define structural theory 1,
Analysis of structural theory 2,
Evaluation critique of structural...
5
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Rational Theory
Define rational theory 1,
Analyse rational theory 2,
Evaluate critique rational theory 3
7
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Cultural Theory
Define cultural theory 1,
Analysis of cultural theory 2,
Comparing pm potus 3
11
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The constitutional framework (powers) of the US branches of government (Executive)
Commander in chief 1,
Treaty power 2,
Appointment power 3
10
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