Foundational Documents
What is the Constitution
the idea that the governments right to rule comes from the people
Popular Sovereignty
The division of powers & policies between the national and regional governments
What is federalism
The Supremacy Clause
What is no laws above federal law
What event truly showed that the Articles was a weak and powerless document?
This documents lists several grievances against the ratification of the Constitution
This Federalist Paper argues that a large republic is the best way to control factions?
3/5ths Compromise
An agreement among delegates at the Constitutional Convention that a slave would count as three-fifths a person in a states census for representation
Reserved powers are
State/local powers
This clause in the Constitution allows Congress to make all laws that are necessary and proper? Provide both names for it.
What is the Necessary and Proper Clause (or Elastic Clause).
What national holiday is celebrated in all countries?
What is New Years Eve
This Federalist Paper argues that a large republic is the best way to control factions?
What is the federalist no. 10 paper
Theory of democracy that emphasizes the role of groups in the policymaking process
Powers granted to the federal government through the Necessary & Proper Clause
What is implied powers
The clause that states must follow in regards to other states laws
What is the “full faith and credit clause”?
What flower plant does the vanilla flavor come from?
What is the Orchid
This document's purpose was to retain state sovereignty through powers such as no chief executive, central authority cannot collect taxes, etc.
What is the Articles of Confederation
Grants-in aid provided to states with specific provisions for their use
What is Categorical Grants
Devolution is..
The return of powers to state/local governments
This amendment granted powers to the state that otherwise did not reserve for the federal government.
What is the 10th amendment
Modern America's form of government
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Democratic Republic
Federalism
This document contains the founders view on government (influenced by European philosophers) and lists 27 grievances against Great Britian
What is the Declaration of Independence
This consists of electors awarded to states based on their representation in Congress. They elect the President
What is Electoral College
The first Supreme Court case to confirm the Supremacy of the Federal law above State law.
What is McCulloch v. Maryland.
Name 2 things required to ratify the Constitution
9/13 votes
Bill of Rights Included at a later date
What is the smallest country in the world?
What is Vatican City