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Why were the Articles of Confederation so bad?
If Georgia is being attacked by Britain, New York can not help them in a short amount of time. No federal Defense
What is federalism?
The system of government in which the nation is controlled by a national government as well as each states government.
What are the two main Parties in the U.S
Democratic and Republic
State Government?
Government within the state that controls only interstate affairs
Socialization?
People learn characteristics of their group's Normal behavior
According to Federalist 10, What should elected officials worry about the most?
They should worry about the nation best interest.
Why do we have federalism?
To check the growth of tyranny, also prevents federal gov't from becoming to powerful
What is the Democratic Party?
Large Government, Higher Taxes, Individual Rights, Gay Rights, Gun Control, Environmental issues, Pro-Choice, Liberal
Liberals
What Philosopher believed in a strong central Gov't. *hint believed that human nature was corrupt
THOMAS HOBBS
the social construction of reality
What people define as real because of their political socialization.
They deem it unnecessary
Under federalism, what expressed powers does the national government have?
regulate interstate commerce, declare war, and raise a military
What is the Republican Party?
Small Government, Lower Taxes, National Security, Family Values, Favor the 2nd amendment, Free Market Capitalism, Pro-Life, Conservatives
Limited Government?
The idea that certain restrictions should be placed on the government to protect the people.
What are the 3 levels of socialization
Primary, Secondary, and Adult
In the constitution What is the 2nd Amendment
The right to bear firearms
Under federalism, what are the implied powers for the national gov't?
create banks, to borrow money
What are some of the other parties in the U.S
Green Party, Libertarian,
A Republic?
A form of government in which the people select representatives to govern them and make laws.
Primary Socialization
Birth to the beginning of school. They way the person was raised usually by parents
What is the most famous phrase from the Declaration of Independence?
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
Under federalism, what are Inherent Powers?
The Gov't can purchase or acquire territories
What are political Parties?
A political party is an organized group of people or bodies who seek to capture political power through an election in order to run the affairs of a country
What were the two treaties of Government?
Written by John Locke, Limited Government, people have natural rights
Secondary socialization
Influence from non-family members