POLS 1150 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: First Amendment To The United States Constitution, Independent Expenditure, Federal Election Campaign Act

• School: Northeastern University
• Department: Political Science
• Course: POLS 1150
• Professor: Tolley Michael

Document Summary

Part i- identify and explain key terms and concepts, choose (cid:992) worth 2 pts each. Part ii- short essay question, choose one (ex: how does the electoral college work, what are some of the principal explanations and factors for explaining voting behavior) 10 pts. Part iii- long essay covering multiple topics over the course of several lectures (ex: party system, interest groups) 12 pts: use textbook study guide, practice questions, lists of key terms. Introduced the idea that mankind can create government without divine intervention: some saw it as an attack on religion by science. Core values in america"s political culture: many taken from the declaration of independence. Individual is deserving of all rights afforded to the government, contrasted with collectivism. Limited government, understanding of unalienable rights, government protects individuals within the community. Controversial at the time of the declaration, political equality. Government rests on the consent of the people, people are the real source of power and authority.