Balancing Minority and Majority Rights - AP Government and Politics
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How does the Bill of Rights protect minorities?
How does the Bill of Rights protect minorities?
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Limits government power, protecting individual rights. Creates barriers against government overreach and tyranny.
Limits government power, protecting individual rights. Creates barriers against government overreach and tyranny.
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What is the Equal Protection Clause?
What is the Equal Protection Clause?
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Prohibits states from denying equal protection. Part of 14th Amendment requiring fair treatment under law.
Prohibits states from denying equal protection. Part of 14th Amendment requiring fair treatment under law.
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Which Supreme Court case emphasized minority rights protection?
Which Supreme Court case emphasized minority rights protection?
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Brown v. Board of Education. Overturned 'separate but equal' doctrine in 1954.
Brown v. Board of Education. Overturned 'separate but equal' doctrine in 1954.
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What is the 'tyranny of the majority'?
What is the 'tyranny of the majority'?
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Majority uses power to oppress minorities. Concept warned against by Madison in Federalist 10.
Majority uses power to oppress minorities. Concept warned against by Madison in Federalist 10.
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What is the principle of majority rule in a democracy?
What is the principle of majority rule in a democracy?
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Decisions are made by a majority of the voters. Core democratic principle where more than half determines outcomes.
Decisions are made by a majority of the voters. Core democratic principle where more than half determines outcomes.
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What does the term 'civil disobedience' mean?
What does the term 'civil disobedience' mean?
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Nonviolent protest against unjust laws. Peaceful resistance to illegitimate government actions.
Nonviolent protest against unjust laws. Peaceful resistance to illegitimate government actions.
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What does the term 'de facto segregation' refer to?
What does the term 'de facto segregation' refer to?
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Segregation by social factors, not law. Separation occurring through practice, not legal mandate.
Segregation by social factors, not law. Separation occurring through practice, not legal mandate.
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Which clause prevents government from establishing a religion?
Which clause prevents government from establishing a religion?
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Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. Bars government from favoring or establishing official religion.
Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. Bars government from favoring or establishing official religion.
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What is the main focus of Title IX?
What is the main focus of Title IX?
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Prohibit gender discrimination in education. 1972 law ensuring equal access to educational programs.
Prohibit gender discrimination in education. 1972 law ensuring equal access to educational programs.
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What is the significance of Obergefell v. Hodges?
What is the significance of Obergefell v. Hodges?
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Legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. 2015 ruling extending marriage equality nationwide.
Legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. 2015 ruling extending marriage equality nationwide.
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Which court case established 'separate but equal' doctrine?
Which court case established 'separate but equal' doctrine?
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Plessy v. Ferguson. 1896 decision upholding racial segregation laws.
Plessy v. Ferguson. 1896 decision upholding racial segregation laws.
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What does 'separation of powers' refer to?
What does 'separation of powers' refer to?
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Division of government into branches. Legislative, executive, and judicial branches with distinct powers.
Division of government into branches. Legislative, executive, and judicial branches with distinct powers.
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What is the main focus of the NAACP?
What is the main focus of the NAACP?
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Advocate for civil rights and racial equality. National Association for Advancement of Colored People.
Advocate for civil rights and racial equality. National Association for Advancement of Colored People.
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How does the Constitution address religious freedom?
How does the Constitution address religious freedom?
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First Amendment prohibits state religion. Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses protect religious liberty.
First Amendment prohibits state religion. Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses protect religious liberty.
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What is the role of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission?
What is the role of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission?
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Enforce laws against workplace discrimination. Federal agency investigating and prosecuting employment bias.
Enforce laws against workplace discrimination. Federal agency investigating and prosecuting employment bias.
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Which amendment provides for women's suffrage?
Which amendment provides for women's suffrage?
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The 19th Amendment. Granted women the constitutional right to vote.
The 19th Amendment. Granted women the constitutional right to vote.
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What does the term 'pluralism' mean in politics?
What does the term 'pluralism' mean in politics?
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Diverse groups compete for power. Multiple groups sharing political influence rather than elite rule.
Diverse groups compete for power. Multiple groups sharing political influence rather than elite rule.
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What is the Lemon Test?
What is the Lemon Test?
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Test for determining violation of the Establishment Clause. Three-part test for church-state separation issues.
Test for determining violation of the Establishment Clause. Three-part test for church-state separation issues.
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What is the main goal of the Americans with Disabilities Act?
What is the main goal of the Americans with Disabilities Act?
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Prohibit discrimination based on disability. Ensures accessibility and equal opportunities for disabled persons.
Prohibit discrimination based on disability. Ensures accessibility and equal opportunities for disabled persons.
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What is the role of interest groups in democracy?
What is the role of interest groups in democracy?
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Advocate for minority and majority interests. Organizations representing diverse viewpoints in political process.
Advocate for minority and majority interests. Organizations representing diverse viewpoints in political process.
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How does the Constitution limit majority power?
How does the Constitution limit majority power?
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Through checks and balances and separation of powers. Structural features prevent any group from gaining total control.
Through checks and balances and separation of powers. Structural features prevent any group from gaining total control.
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What is the importance of the First Amendment?
What is the importance of the First Amendment?
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Protects freedoms of speech, religion, press. Safeguards fundamental democratic freedoms from government.
Protects freedoms of speech, religion, press. Safeguards fundamental democratic freedoms from government.
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What is the significance of Roe v. Wade?
What is the significance of Roe v. Wade?
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Recognized a woman's right to choose abortion. Protected reproductive privacy under 14th Amendment.
Recognized a woman's right to choose abortion. Protected reproductive privacy under 14th Amendment.
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Which case established judicial review?
Which case established judicial review?
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Marbury v. Madison. 1803 case giving courts power to review laws.
Marbury v. Madison. 1803 case giving courts power to review laws.
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How do civil liberties differ from civil rights?
How do civil liberties differ from civil rights?
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Liberties are protections from government; rights are equal treatment. Liberties limit government; rights ensure equal treatment.
Liberties are protections from government; rights are equal treatment. Liberties limit government; rights ensure equal treatment.
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What does 'equal protection under the law' mean?
What does 'equal protection under the law' mean?
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Laws must treat individuals equally. Government cannot discriminate based on protected characteristics.
Laws must treat individuals equally. Government cannot discriminate based on protected characteristics.
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Which amendment abolished slavery in the U.S.?
Which amendment abolished slavery in the U.S.?
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The 13th Amendment. Ended forced labor and involuntary servitude.
The 13th Amendment. Ended forced labor and involuntary servitude.
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Identify a method used to limit majority rule.
Identify a method used to limit majority rule.
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Filibuster in the Senate. Senate procedure allowing unlimited debate to block votes.
Filibuster in the Senate. Senate procedure allowing unlimited debate to block votes.
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What is the 'tyranny of the majority'?
What is the 'tyranny of the majority'?
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Majority uses power to oppress minorities. Concept warned against by Madison in Federalist 10.
Majority uses power to oppress minorities. Concept warned against by Madison in Federalist 10.
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How does the Constitution limit majority power?
How does the Constitution limit majority power?
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Through checks and balances and separation of powers. Structural features prevent any group from gaining total control.
Through checks and balances and separation of powers. Structural features prevent any group from gaining total control.
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