Logic of American Politics
How are private goods different from public goods?
Private goods are purchases made by an individual specifically for their own use, while public goods are available for anyones use.
What is the overall purpose of the Constitution?
Create framework of the government's powers and regulations.
Which type of government is most common?
Unitary
What are civil rights?
Rights that protect people from unfair treatment and discrimination.
What is Maddie's middle name?
Elizabeth
What are some examples of collective goods?
Law enforcement, public safety, street lights.
What are the issues the Founders considered when drafting the Constitution?
Government structure, power distribution, and individual rights.
What is federalism?
Power is divided and shared between a central national government and individual regional governments. (National powers, state powers, shared powers)
What were two obstacles that blocked civil rights for African Americans?
Slavery and Segregation.
What was the name of the first hike we did?
Bearfence Mountain Trail
What is collective action?
Collective action is when a group of like minded people work together to achieve a common goal.
What do the first three articles of the Constitution do?
Establish the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
What are the kinds of constitutional protections that prevent an overly powerful national government?
Separation of powers, check and balances.
What were/are the political efforts to seek civil rights for African Americans?
Protests, voting, court cases, and political action.
What are the three meanings of "bird"?
Wawa, cigarette, sophia
How does a representative government work?
The candidate's citizens select votes on laws, bills, budgets and elections.
What are principals and what are agents?
The people are the overall principals who delegate limited power to government officials and institutions, who act as their agents.
Why would national majorities sometimes find it easier to work through the national government than through state governments?
It's easier to make one national law than 1 state law.
Does America’s constitutional system impede or promote the cause of civil rights?
It can promote civil rights by protecting equality and giving the government power to enforce rights.
What color are Maddie's toenails?
White
What is the importance of institutional design in governance?
The deliberate planning and structure of political rules, offices, procedures and incentives that distribute and shape power within a government.
What are the five design principles that contribute to the framework and functions of our government?
Popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, federalism, checks and balances.
What are the main differences between unitary governments, confederations, and federal governments?
Unitary government: National Government has the most power. Confederation: States have the most power. Federal: Power is shared between national and state government.
What features of government did the southern states use to prevent the eradication of slavery?
State laws and government power. (3/5th compromise, slave codes)
What are the names of the workers at Clays?
Moe and Rami