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100
Who was the indispensable man?
Bonus 100: Who argued against slavery on moral grounds?
Bonus 100: Who was the oldest and most famous delegate?
George Washington, Gouverneur Morris, Benjamin Franklin
100
How long do Senators serve for, and who elects them, according to the Constitution?
Bonus 100: Same questions, but for representatives in the House
6 years, state legislatures
2 years, the people in the state
100
Define the law of demand and the law of supply
Inverse relationship between price and quantity demanded (price goes up demand goes down)
Direct relationship between price and quantity supplied (price goes up supply goes up)
100
In "Order" by Jeffrey Rosen, what is identified as the true meaning of 'the pursuit of happiness' as written by Jefferson?
The pursuit of being good and virtuous, not feeling good. Personal self gov. comes before political self gov.
100
What was George Washington's strategy to win the Revolutionary War? What was the Continental Army like?
Army was unorganized, untrained, ill equipped, and there were some leaders that were more politically self interested in their positions. Congress didn't fund them well, and enlistments were temporary
Washington trained them and he changed the rules of the game--more guerilla, survive and outlast. Soldiers were loyal to him.
200
List at least 3 problems experienced under the Articles of Confederation
Equal representation, sovereignty, no way to raise money, no power to draft an army, interstate trading conflicts, no unified foreign policy.
200
Explain filters of consent, and give an example from the Constitution
Hume's solution to the principal agent problem--ascending tiers of increasingly virtuous representatives.
Ex. Senators elected by state legislatures (until amendment 17)
200
Explain mercantilism
Bonus 200: what type of economic structure is this, and what are the other 2?
An economic policy where the government regulates the economy to increase government stockpiles of gold and silver.
This is an example of a command economy, there other types are traditional and market
200
What was the main idea in Federalist 51?
5eparate 1nstitutions
If men were angels, government not neccessary. Not everyone is virtuous. We should rely on virtue, but provide STRUCTURE as well. Separation of powers and checks and balances!!!
200
Define a penumbral right
50 points for each example (three were used in lecture)
Not necessarily explicit, but an implicit right that is created in the shadow of an explicit right.
Freedom of conscience, expression, and a right to privacy (Griswold v CT 1965)
300
What were the two compromises at the convention? What did they entail?
3/5, Great compromise (Roger Sherman)
300
Definitions:
Federalism
Federalist (as in federalist papers)
Federalist (during Washington's presidency)
divided sovereignty (state and national goverments)
Someone who supported ratification of the Constitution
Political party led by Hamilton--think New York
300
What is the political economic question? What is the goal of an economy?
How can a society best coordinate individual self-interests to maximize cooperation and minimize conflict?
300
What were the main ideas of George Washington's farewell address? (at least the 3 main ones)
Beware of splits along geographical lines (sectionalism/regionalism)
Political parties present a real danger
Stay away from permanent alliances with foreign powers
He also says morality is needed, cherish checks and balances, be slow to change the Constitution.
300
Define republicanism simply.
Bonus 150--explain why owning land is important
Bonus 50--how does this relate to court v country, and where did the founders see themselves?
Bonus 25 for each one listed: who are four people who exemplify republicanism?
Res publica (the common/public thing/good) & Virtue—virtue is indispensable (disinterest)
Freedom from domination
Country
Washington, Cincinnatus, Maximus, Mr. Smith
400
What were the key principles of the New Jersey Plan?
Bonus 50, who presented it?
William Paterson of NJ, mainly amending the articles.
Single house congress, equal states voting. Will add an executive council and judicial branch. No veto power for executive. Congress had power to tax and regulate commerce, and national government sovereign over states.
400
How many articles are there in the Constitution, and what are the main ideas in each?
Bonus 50: where is the 'necessary and proper' clause?
LEJSASR (7)
Amendment one, at the end of Congress' powers
400
Define opportunity cost.
In one year, I can make
100,000$ as an athlete
90,000$ as a lawyer
60,000 as a teacher
I choose to be an athlete--what is my opportunity cost?
The cost of the next best alternative
90,000$, NOT 150,000$
400
Mr Smith goes to Washington--how does this relate to course principles?
Court v Country, republicanism, virtue
400
We watched a video in lecture about the Stamp Act. What was it, and what was the reaction, response, and result?
Tax on official paper products
Raised an issue of sovereignty--internal v external taxes
Sons of Liberty and Stamp Act Congress
Repeal and the Declaratory Act
500
What were the key principles of the Virginia Plan?
Bonus 50, who wrote it?
James Madison, proposes drafting a new Constitution, more of a republic.
It will have an executive and judiciary added, and it will have a bicameral congress. Both houses will be proportional to population (lower house elected by people, upper house elected by lower house) Executive and congress will have total veto power over state laws.
He proposes drafting a new constitution instead of just revising the Confederation. He wants a republic.
Res publica, the common good, all of that
Executive branch and judiciary will be added
Executive will have power to veto state laws
Congress will have power to veto state laws
Neither of these things happen
Both houses of Congress apportioned by population
500
Give me the main idea of all 10 amendments in the Bill of Rights (90% minimum or no points)
1–RAPPS
2–Right to bear arms
3–No quartering
4–No unreasonable search or seizure
5–GEDDS
Grand jury, eminent domain, double jeopardy, due process, self incrimination/silence
6–Speedy and public trial by impartial jury
7–Trial by jury (civil cases exceeding 20$)
8–No cruel or unusual punishment or excessive bail
9–There may not be rights listed in this list but that does not mean that they do not exist
10–The powers not reserved to the national government belong to the states or the people
500
Explain the idea of an 'invisible hand' in a market economy.
Bonus 100, who proposed this idea, and why were his writings revolutionary?
“By directing [his] industry in such a manner as its produce may be of the greatest value, [an individual] intends only his own gain, and he is in this, as in many other cases, led by an invisible hand to promote an end which was no part of his intention. . . . By pursuing his own interest he frequently promotes that of the society more effectually than when he really intends to promote it”
Adam Smith, put economic sovereignty in the hands of the people
500
Please explain the following image. Where does it come from, what is its purpose, and what does it teach?
Federalist 10, James Madison, Large Republic Theory (Fact10ns)
500
Explain the differences between Jefferson and Hamilton, and be sure to include their interpretation of the Constitution
The Republican Vision (Jefferson, Madison)
Country Roads. Promote agrarian values, encourage participation of most virtuous, closest to the soil (land ownership leads to more virtue). Natural aristocracy to rule. Strong states and limited national power. Deep attachment to place–Virginia is his home. Strict/narrow construction of Constitution (no national bank). More republican in nature
The Federalist Vision (Hamilton, John Adams, Washington)
Cities are at the heart. (New York). Expansion of national power–strong and united, feared in the world. Promote commercial values and integrated society…urban. Not tied to a place. Broad/wide construction (Use the necessary and proper clause--have a national bank). Aristocratic leadership, the rich and wellborn. “Imperial” in character, open, aggressive, powerful