Government & Democracy
This type of government gives the people the power to make decisions
Democracy
This event in 1786 led to the downfall of the Articles of Confederation
What is Shay's Rebellion
This famous document discussed how to best deal with factions in government
What is Federalist 10?
This day was when the US declared independence
What is July 4th 1776
This idea states that power should be divided between different branches
What is Separation of Powers
North Dakota allows any resident of the state to vote using a valid state I.D, as opposed to having people register to vote. This effort to get more people involved best represent this type of democracy
What is participatory?
The federal government could raise money for a war or conflict through this.
What is Borrowing from other states or countries
This group was known for their wariness of a strong central government, and wanted to revise the Articles of Confederation. They were the ones to propose a Bill of Rights
What is Anti-Federalists?
This founding father was the author of the Declaration of Independence
Who is Thomas Jefferson
This idea states that each branch should have power over the others to ensure one does not become too powerful
What are Checks and Balances
A political party chooses to run a candidate with a doctoral degree over a candidate with a high school diploma, despite the latter candidate having more political experience. This is an example of this type of democracy.
What is elite
What branches of government existed under the articles?
What is Legislative?
This group was known for wanting a strong national government, and were the authors of the Constitution
Who are Federalists
The idea that people give the government the power to rule is frequently referred to in the declaration. This idea, one of the 6 Big Ideas of the Constitution, is known as...
What is Popular Sovereignty
This idea states that power should be separated into different levels of government such as state and national
What is Federalism
In Kansas a law that would ban assault rifles comes to the Senate floor for a vote. The National Rifle Association lobbies congress to vote no on the bill. At the same time the group Everytown for Gun Safety lobbies congress to vote yes. This is an example of this type of democracy
What is Pluralist
In order to pass a measure in the federal government this many states out of 13 needed to approve.
What is 9?
This paper discussed the fear that the Constitution could create a federal government that was too powerful. They preferred a smaller federal government with more power given to the states.
What is Brutus 1?
These are the three rights protected by the Declaration of Independence
What are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
This idea states that people should elect people to represent their interests in government
What is Republicanism
____ democracy is one where political power rests with competing interest groups. _____ democracy is one where a small group of wealthy well educated individuals influence decision making. _____ democracy emphasized that everyone should be involved with decision making.
pluralists
elite
participatory
Under the Articles almost all powers are granted to the States. However, the US Federal Government did have a few powers. Name 3
What is declaring war, making peace, borrowing money, creating treaties
Name 3 arguments from the Federalists and Anti-Federalists debate
Executive power
Revising Articles vs. New Document
Effectiveness of the Constitution
Can the Federal Gov override state laws
What are the 4 sections of the Declaration of Independence?
What is Introduction, Preamble, List of Grievances, Declaration/Conclusion
This idea states that governments should not be all powerful, to ensure that they do not take away the rights of citizens
What is Limited Government