Terms
a government ruled by a king or queen
a monarchy
What was our first form of government
articles of confederation
how many articles are in the constitution
7 articles
Why choose federalism?
limits and balances power
what is impeachment
a formal document charging a public official with misconduct in office
the idea that government derives its authoriy by sanction of the people
consent of the governed
For a Law to pass, how many states had to agree?
9 out of 13
what is the opening of the constitution called?
the preamble
what is the real term for picket fence federalism
cooperative federalism
what are the three branches of government
judicial, executive, legislative
Consitutional authorization for congress to make any law required to carry out its powers
necessary and proper clause
Why was there no executive branch?
The fathers were afraid of a trynnical form of government
what are the roles of each branch of government?
executive-carries out laws
legislative-makes laws
judicial-interprets laws
which types of federalism deal with money?
fiscal federalism and coercive federalism
How can congress check the power of the president
Can override a veto
a system of governmeny where rank and file citizens rule themselves rather than eleccting representatives to govern on their behalf
Participatory Democracy
Why did the Articles Of Confederation Fail?
Could not protect against foreign threats and could not maintain unity and order
which article and section states the Enumerated and Implied powers?
Article 1 section 8
what did McColluch V Maryland settle?
The power to create banks and the states can't tax it.
what is the idea that the government has 3 branches, each with its own power and responsibilities?
separation of powers
A constitutional proposal that would have given each state one vote in a new congress
New Jersey Plan
Under the articles of Confederation, most powers rested with ___
the state legislatures
what do each of the articles talk about?
1.Legislative Branch 2.Executive Branch 3.Judicial Branch 4.The States 5.Amendment 6.Debts, supremecy, oaths 7.Ratification
what does the 10th amendment state about federal government?
the powers not given specifically given to the federal government remain to the states and people
to ovveride a veto, congress has to have a what amount of votes?
2/3 vote in both houses