Before the Constitution
Contemporary Government Facts
Elements of Government
Misc.
Theories and Compromises
100
Group that opposed the ratification of the constitution
Who are the anti-federalists
100

Powers belonging to the states are generally protected by this amendment

What is the 10th amendment


100
Each branch of government has power to limit the power of the other two branches of government
What is checks and balances
100

Identify 3 weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

no national court system, no executive branch, could not regulate interstate commerce, lack of centralized military, no national currency, Congress could not levy taxes

100
This theory suggests that the wealthiest individuals control policy.
What is the Elite Theory
200
stated the colonists rationale to protect their natural rights by instituting a new government
What is the Declaration of Independence
200

This constitutional clause establishes that federal law takes precedence over conflicting state law

What is the Supremacy Clause

200
a legislature with two separate chambers
What is bicameral
200

Identify an example of concurrent powers

power to tax

borrow money

making laws

enforcing laws

establishing courts

building highways/roads

200
resolved the issue of counting slaves into the population for apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives
What is the 3/5 Compromise
300
Document that created strong states governments and a weak, ineffective central government
What is the Articles of Confederation
300

The concept in which citizens elect "representatives" to make policy on their behalf

What is republicanism

300
Referring to a division of power between the federal government and the states
What is federalism
300

Exposed the division between rural poor and urban elite, and highlighted the need for a national military

What is Shay's Rebellion

300
A resolution of the New Jersey and Virginia Plans creating a bicameral congress with equal representation in the Senate and apportionment based on population in the House of Representatives
What is the Connecticut "Great" Compromise
400

This principle means that government gets it authority from the people

popular sovereignty 

400

Congress' ability to make laws necessary for carrying out its powers comes from this clause

Necessary and Proper Clause/Elastic Clause

400
Political definition of granting power to an independent executive branch, legislative branch, and judicial branch.
What is separation of powers
400
voting rights, requirements, and eligibility were left to these governmental agents by the founders.
What are the states
400

This democratic model emphasizes competition among organized groups seeking to influence political outcomes

What pluralist theory of democracy

500

The legislative, executive, and judicial branches established by the Constitution most directly reflect this Enlightenment philosopher

Who is Montesquieu



500

Federal money given to states for a relatively specific purpose, often with conditions attatched

What is a categorical grant

500

The 10th amendment provides these type of powers to the states

What is reserved powers

500

Describe the process of amending the US Constitution

2/3 of Congress, 3/4 of states

500

In this concept, individuals agree to give up certain personal freedoms and follow laws. In return, the government provides safety, stability, and public services

Social Contract Theory

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