Philosophy
What form of government does the United States have?
A Republic
What clause in the constitution gives the federal government federal supremacy?
Supremacy Clause
What was added to the constitution in order to alleviate anti-federalist concerns about the federal government being too strong?
The Bill of Rights
What was America's "First Constitution" that created strong state governments and a weak, ineffective federal government?
Articles of Confederation
What amendment is the constitutional basis for federalism?
10th Amendment
What are the three theories of democracy?
Bonus 100 Points: Explain each of them
Participatory, Pluralist, and Elite
What compromise was made on the issue of slavery at the constitutional convention?
Three/Fifths Compromise
What topic is discussed within Federalist #10?
Factions
What supreme court case established judicial review?
Marbury v Madison
What are the three types of federalism?
Bonus 200 Points: Explain them
Fiscal, Dual, and Cooperative
According to John Locke, what three rights are guaranteed to all people at birth?
Life, Liberty, and Property
What clause of the constitution enables congress to make the laws required for the exercise of its other powers established by the Constitution?
Necessary and Proper Clause or Elastic Clause
What compromise combined the Virginia and New Jersey plans in order to create a bicameral legislature?
Connecticut Compromise or Great Compromise
What uprising of Revolutionary War veterans brought attention to several weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation?
Shay's Rebellion
What are the two types of grants and what is the difference between them?
Categorical Grants - Narrow or specific purpose
Block Grants - Can be used more broadly
What implicit agreement do citizens of a society sign in order to gain security in exchange for some personal freedoms?
Social Contract
What clause in the constitution prevents a state from treating citizens of other states in a discriminatory manner?
The Privileges and Immunities Clause
Brutus #1 argues that which two constitutional clauses give the federal government unlimited power?
Necessary and Proper Clause and the Supremacy Clause
What supreme court case stated that it is constitutional for Congress to establish a national bank and greatly expanded the power of the federal government?
McCulloch v. Maryland
What is the Landmark case that held a national ban on guns in a school zone had violated the commerce clause?
U.S. V Lopez
Which French philosopher first theorized about separation of powers?
Montesquieu
According to the constitution, how are the number of electoral voters determined per state?
Bonus 100 Points: How many electoral votes does Mississippi have?
The number of Congressmen.
House Members + Senators
What document defended the Constitution by stating that separation of powers and check and balances protect against tyranny?
Federalist #51
Name the four Members of Washington's cabinet and their positions
State - Thomas Jefferson
Treasurer - Alexander Hamilton
War - Henry Knox
Attorney General - Edmund Randolph
What is it called when the federal government cedes power back to the state government?
Devolution