Was Alexander Hamilton a federalist or an anti-federalist?
Federalist.
100
"the division of powers among the three branches of government"
What is the separation of powers.
100
The clause that requires the State of Washington to honor Oregon's "no sales tax" law?
What is the full faith and credit clause.
100
What vote is required in Congress to overturn a presidential veto?
What is a 2/3 majority vote.
100
It interprets the Constitution, but does not have "power of the purse"
What is the Judiciary Branch
200
Was the second president of the United States a federalist or an anti-federalist?
John Adams was a federalist.
200
"a mixing of powers, resources, and programs between and among the national, state, and local governments."
What is cooperative federalism or marble cake federalism.
(no extra points for getting both, sorry guys)
200
Name three of the expressed powers granted to the federal government.
What are:(found in Article I Section 8)
collect taxes
coin money
declare war
regulate commerce
borrow money
fix the standard of weights and measures
establish post offices
promote the progress of science and useful arts
etc.
200
This plan was instituted under FDR and resulted in the creation of cooperative federalism.
What is The New Deal.
200
"A law passed in 1973 that requires presidents to consult with Congress whenever possible prior to using military force and to withdraw forces after 60 days unless Congress declares war or grants an extension."
What is the War Powers Resolution
300
This was the first American political party.
The Federalist Party
300
The federal government uses these to bribe the states into implementing the federal government's agenda by funds?
What are grants-in-aid.
300
The second layer of Federalism that is designed to limit the power of the national government.
What is the state governments. (or the states)
300
What aspect of politics does the inclusion of the Bill of Rights in the Constitution demonstrate, specifically with reguards to the relationship between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists?
What is compromise.
400
Who wrote Federalist Papers 10 and 51
Who is James Madison.
400
"a statement in the Constitution that gives Congress the right to make all laws 'necessary and proper' to carry out its expressed powers"
What is the elastic clause
400
The section of the Bill of Rights that allows states to pass laws that are outside of the Constitution, and the federal laws, provided they still protect the rights of the people.
What is the 10th amendment or the reserved powers clause.
400
What legal protection is being denied prisoners in Guantanamo Bay, when they are not told the reason for their "detainment"?
What is writ of habeas corpus
500
This Anti-Federalist was a representative to the Virginia convention of 1788. He was against ratifying the Constitution on the grounds that it gave too much power to the federal government.
Who was Patrick Henry
500
These are made by the federal government. Some examples of these are the Clean Air Act, Medicaid, and the Americans With Disabilities Act.
What is an unfunded mandate?
500
The layer of federalism that you come in contact with the most, but is never mentioned in the Constitution. This layer exists to make government efficient and effective.
What is local government.
500
What attribute of politicians did James Madison believe would allow his system of checks and balances to work.