POL S 102 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Supermajority, Toni Atkins, Progressive Era
28 Jul 2015
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Term limits in legislative branch is only applicable to the state. Respects national diversity, balances power among states, wards off tyranny. 1 constitutional provisions granting power to the federal gov"t and those that grant power to the states/individuals. Supremacy clause: federal law supersedes (overrules) state and local laws. enumerated powers are given to federal, reserved are for states, concurrent are for both (10th amendment) Equality - every citizen enjoys the same privileges, status, and rights before the laws. Social equality - all individuals enjoy the same status in society. Political equality - every citizen has the same political rights and opportunities. Economical equality - focuses on differences in wealth. Also include the two approaches to economic equality: opportunity and outcome. opportunity: the idea that every citizen had an equal chance to win economic success outcome: the idea that citizens should have roughly equal success.
