Federalism
Block Grants
What type of government does the liberal ideology believe in?
A large, centralized government that uses powers and funds to fix societal and economic problems.
Which clause was the main focus of Brutus I?
Necessary and Proper Clause or Elastic Clause (Article 1, Section 8)
What principle did Marbury v Madison establish?
Judicial review -- the ability for the Supreme Court to interpret laws and Congressional legislation as to whether said legislation is constitutional or not.
What types of punishments does the 8th Amendment prohibit?
Cruel and unusual punishment
What is the name of the type of federalism that involves using money to coerce the states?
Fiscial federalism
Libertarian Party
What form of representation did the Articles of Confederation provide for?
A unilateral assembly that allows for one state to have one vote despite population
The 1st Amendment, establishment clause.
What is the Exclusionary Rule?
Interpretation that posited that illegally seized evidence or items could NOT be presented in a federal or state court trial.
What is the name of the term when power is shifted from federal to state goverrments?
Devolution
Because of the winner-take-all system that makes it difficult for third parties to obtain seats in the electoral college.
What element did Publius describe as paramount when accounting for an effective executive in Federalist 70?
In Citizens United V FEC, explain the reasoning behind the Supreme Court's holding that corporations could spend unlimited funds for election campaigns.
A doctrine that allows our government to forbid and restrict free speech if it is done for disruption, clear and present danger, or if it is done violently.
What types of powers are shared by the federal and state governments (name the term)
Concurrent power (marble cake federalism)
What is the name of legislation that is added to a bill to satisfy a specific representative's constituents?
Pork-barrel legislation
1) 2/3 supermajority in both the Senate and House
2) National convention called for by 3/4 of state legislatures
Why is U.S. v. Lopez often considered a landmark case about federalism?
US v Lopez exemplified a return of power from the federal to the state government (devolution)
The five protections of the 5th Amendment
Right to a Grand Jury for serious criminal cases, protection against Double Jeopardy, grants individuals the ability to protect themselves against Self-Incrimination, and requires FEDERAL gov't to respect due process.
Which clause has led to the growth of federal power the MOST?
Necessary and Proper Clause (Article 1 Section 6)
Which voting model is an individual who considers a candidate's performance and history in their choice?
Retrospective Voting
According to Dr. King, what is the first step to successful nonviolent action in his Letter from Birmingham Jail?
The collection of facts
In cases affecting ambassadors, public ministers/consuls, and cases in which the state is a party.
Why were the Federalists worried about a Bill of Rights?
Because listing rights may allow a tyrannical government to suppress the people by using loopholes and exploits (Doctrine of Constructive Powers)