executive privilege
a claim by the president or a member of the executive branch that information or documents requested by Congress or the courts do not have to be turned over because of the separation of powers
West Virginia Board of Education v. Barnette
1943, forcing students to salute the flag is a violation of 1st amendment free speech, and is therefore unconstitutional. Such gestures = symbolic speech. Tinker v. Des Moines.
Found a "right to privacy" in the Constitution that would ban any state law against selling contraceptives
Direct democracy
democracy citizens meet and make decisions about public policy issues; there are no elected officials; also called participatory democracy
double jeopardy
a rule that says a person can't be tried twice by the same court under the same charges twice; from the 5th amendment
Individualism
Conference committee
a committee made up of members of the House and Senate that is responsible for reconciling the differences when two versions of the same bill pass both houses of Congress
a speech or photo opportunity staged to give a politician's view on an issue; staged to present the candidate in a good light
Pierce v. Society of Sisters (1925)
States cannot ban private schools to prevent religious courses. Wisconsin v. Yoder
Enumerated powers
Natural rights
Federal question
a question of law based on interpretation of the US Constitution, federal laws, or treaties
the exercise of government power in doing those things necessary to maintain legitimate authority and control over society
independents
Eminent domain
the development of an approach to solving a problem that is on the political agenda
information provided in an interview that a reported can use but cannot make even an indirect reference to the source
a draft of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion.
Logrolling
people who wish to maximize the personal liberty on both economic and social issues; prefer small,
Judicial branch
responsible for interpreting and applying the laws; in the federal government it consists of the US district
Pocket veto
when the president takes no action on a bill within ten days of Congress adjourning, the bill does not become law
Participatory democracy
citizens meet and make decisions about public policy issues; there are no elected officials;
Unanimous consent
an agreement by every senator to the terms of debate on a given piece of legislation
Amendment
a revision or change to a bill, law, or constitution
New Jersey v. TLO (1985)
Students have less privacy at schools; their stuff is subject to a search because of suspicion. This is necessary for discipline.
Mapp v. Ohio (1961)
Selectively incorporates 4th amendment. Later modified with "inevitable discovery" (good if would be found in a later, lawful search) and "good faith" (good if warrant was issued at all).
Dealigning
election party loyalty becomes less important to voters, and they vote for the other party candidate or
Fiscal federalism
The government cannot exert prior restraint.
