Federalism
Powers directly stated in the Constitution.
Enumerated/Expressed Powers
The Articles of Confederation did not provide powers to the federal government, name two.
No power to tax, no judicial branch, no executive branch, no power to coin money
Event that showed the weakness of the federal government under the Articles of Confederation
Shay's Rebellion
What is the A legislative body with two houses is known as
Bicameral Legislature
Three models of democracy
Participartory, Pluralist, Elite
Federal and state governments are each supreme in their own sphere; their powers do NOT overlap
Dual Federalism
The foundational document that pushed for states' rights and advocated for small independent republics.
Brutus 1
The court established its role as the arbiter of the constitutionality of federal laws, the principle is known as judicial review.
Marbury v. Madison
Agreement that created the Constitution and established a bicameral legislature
Connecticut Compromise
This group wanted a strong national government over a large republic where the influence of factions would be reduced
Federalists
This type of federalism is liked by states because money is provided (sometimes) to help pay for federal programs within their state.
Cooperative Federalism
What document emphasizes the need for a large Republic?
Federalist #10
First 10 Amendments to the constitution are known as
Bill of Rights
Clause that says when Federal and State laws conflict, the Federal law is superior
Supremacy Clause
This court case increased the power of the national government through the supremacy clause and reaffirmed the necessary and proper clause.
McCulloch v. Maryland
A state receives money for the purpose of community development, what type of grant did they receive?
Block Grant
Foundational Document that helped the 13 Colonies form a united front against Great Britain
Declaration of Independence
In the 10th Amendment, Powers not given to the Federal government are "" for the states.
Reserved
Powers not directly stated in the Constitution; claimed by Congress; based on necessary and proper clause
Implied Powers
What Enlightenment thinker believed that humans are inherently bad and need government to promote law and order.
Thomas Hobbes
A state receives money only for improving teacher pay, what type of grant did they receive?
Categorical Grant
"Ambition must counteract ambition", what foundational document does this quote come from?
Federalist #51
Name three examples of Enumerated powers.
Declare war, Coin money, provide army, Establish federal courts.
What makes a Republic different from a Democracy?
Representatives are being selected and minority are being protected by a document.
Name 5 checks that exist between the three branches of government.
JUDICIAL: Can check the constitutionality of laws made by Congress and actions taken by Executives.
EXECUTIVE: Can veto laws, Commander in Chief, Grants pardons, Nominate justices,
LEGISLATIVE: Can override veto, Impeach and remove president, Impeach justices, Confirm justices, Senate declares war.