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Round 1
Constitutional Foundations
$200
The Federalist Paper arguing for checks and balances to prevent tyranny.
$400
The 1786 uprising that highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
$600
The concept that government power comes from the consent of the governed.
$800
The clause granting Congress the power to pass laws necessary to carry out its duties.
$1000
The compromise that established a bicameral legislature.
Political Participation
$200
The most common form of political participation in the United States.
$400
The term for a primary where only registered party members may participate.
$600
The phenomenon where voters choose candidates based on their party affiliation.
$800
An organization that pools campaign contributions from members to donate to campaigns.
$1000
This term refers to the process by which individuals acquire their political beliefs, values, and attitudes, often influenced by family, school, and media.
Federalism
$200
The transfer of authority from the federal government to the states.
$400
The Supreme Court case that established the principle of implied powers.
$600
Powers specifically listed in the Constitution for the federal government.
$800
Money provided to states by the federal government for specific, narrowly defined purposes.
$1000
The system where power is divided between a central government and regional governments.
Bureaucracy
$200
The authority of agencies to decide how to implement legislation.
$400
The branch of government that the bureaucracy is primarily responsible to.
$600
The system of hiring government employees based on merit rather than political patronage.
$800
The act that prohibits civil servants from engaging in certain partisan political activities.
$1000
The term for the informal alliance between agencies, interest groups, and committees.
Civil Liberties
$200
The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution.
$400
The clause of the 14th Amendment used to apply the Bill of Rights to the states.
$600
The legal test used by the Supreme Court to evaluate the constitutionality of religious establishment.
$800
The rule that prevents illegally obtained evidence from being used in court.
$1000
The court case that established that speech can be restricted if it presents a clear and present danger.
Legislative Branch
$200
The vote required in the Senate to end debate.
$400
The leader of the House of Representatives.
$600
The strategy used by senators to delay or block a vote on a bill.
$800
The process of redrawing district lines to benefit a specific political party.
$1000
A permanent committee that considers bills within a specific subject area.
Double Jeopardy
Constitutional Foundations
$400
The landmark case establishing the power of judicial review.
$800
The philosophical influence behind the natural rights philosophy found in the Declaration of Independence.
$1200
The specific constitutional article detailing the process for amending the foundational document.
$1600
The constitutional provision requiring states to respect the judicial proceedings of other states.
$2000
The requirement that the government follow fair procedures before depriving an individual of life, liberty, or property.
Political Participation
$400
The theory that political power is distributed among competing interest groups.
$800
The legal doctrine established in Citizens United v. FEC regarding campaign expenditures.
$1200
The ideological leaning of voters who prefer government regulation of the economy but personal freedom in social issues.
$1600
The tendency of political parties to move toward the center to appeal to moderate voters.
$2000
This term refers to the measurable difference in how men and women vote for candidates and support specific political parties.
Federalism
$400
The clause that gives Congress the power to regulate commerce among the states.
$800
The 1995 Supreme Court case that limited the reach of the commerce power regarding gun possession.
$1200
The constitutional doctrine that says national law overrides state law.
$1600
The requirement that a state must comply with a federal rule without receiving funding.
$2000
This type of grant provides federal money to states for broad programs, such as community development, with fewer strings attached than other grant types.
Bureaucracy
$400
The oversight power Congress uses to investigate the implementation of laws.
$800
The specific type of political appointees who advise the President on policy direction.
$1200
A government agency that operates like a business but is owned by the government.
$1600
The cabinet department responsible for coordinating foreign policy.
$2000
The process where a rule is finalized by an agency after public input.
Civil Liberties
$400
The process by which the Supreme Court has applied the Bill of Rights to the states on a case-by-case basis.
$800
The standard required for a public official to win a defamation lawsuit.
$1200
The 1963 ruling that states must provide legal counsel to defendants who cannot afford it.
$1600
The right to privacy was established in this case concerning reproductive freedom.
$2000
The court case that ruled that students do not shed their constitutional rights at the schoolhouse gate.
Legislative Branch
$400
The committee that sets the terms for debate in the House.
$800
The practice of exchanging political favors for votes.
$1200
The power of Congress to approve or reject executive branch appointments.
$1600
The legislative process that allows Congress to bypass regular committee procedures.
$2000
The person who assists the party leader in counting votes and maintaining party discipline.
Final Jeopardy · Supreme Court Jurisprudence
This judicial philosophy emphasizes interpreting the Constitution based on the original intent of the Framers.
