Congressional Powers
In 1945 congress used what congressional power against Japan?
The power to declare war.
What does Brutus believe is the proper size of a republic?
Brutus argues that a small country is the only one that can have a functioning goverment.
Who wrote federalist 10?
James Madison
Did the articles of confederation establish a weaker or stronger central government than the constitution.
The articles of confederation established a weaker government.
Which constitutional power gives congress control over the money supply.
The power to coin money.
Which famous political thinker does Brutus refrence?
Montesquieu
Federalist 10 seems to almost be a direct response to which competing essay?
Brutus 1
How many houses of congress were there when the article of confederation was in place?
One
What is another name for the elastic clause?
The necessary and proper clause.
What does Brutus believe about the necessary and proper clause?
He believes that it will give the government absolute power.
According to James Madison, what is a faction?
A group of citizens united by a passion, against the benefit of the community.
What changed from the articles to the constitution in regard to trade?
Congress gained the power to regulate commerce.
Article 1, Section 8
Why does Brutus believe a large republic will eventually lead to tyranny?
He believes a large government will eventually lead to tyranny because disagreement will paralyze the legislature, forcing the government to resort to armies.
Name the two ways James Madison argues are the only ways in which to deal with a faction.
To either take away their causes, or remove their effects.
Why was having a weak government a problem with regard to Shay's rebellion?
The government was unable to stop the violence caused. In the end a state militia crushed the rebellion.
How could Donald Trump get rid of the penny without congress if only congress has the power to coin money.
The secretary of the treasury controls the levels of production, and so trump can tell his secretary to reduce production levels to zero.
Who do most scholars believe wrote Brutus 1?
Robert Yates
What name did James Madison publish this article under?
Publius
Article XI of the articles of confederation said what?
That Canada could join the union. Canada refused.