Declaration of Independence
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What type of democracy argues that widespread participation in politics & civil society is essential to democratic government?
Participatory Democracy
Which level of government had the most power under the Articles of Confederation?
States
What is federalism?
Why did Hobbes say that people needed government?
To Maintain Order
Which philosopher did Jefferson borrow many of his ideas from?
John Locke
What type of democracy emphasizes the role of nongovernmental group-based activism in an effort to impact the policymaking process?
Pluralist Democracy
How many states had to agree to make an amendment?
All of the states
What is the vocab term for when the national government raises revenue & sets standards, while state government administers the programs?
Cooperative Federalism
Why did Locke say that people needed government?
Protect Natural Rights
Which principle is shown in the words "life, liberty, pursuit of happiness"?
Natural rights
What type of democracy argues that participation in politics and civil society is limited because elites have a disproportionate amount of influence in the policymaking process?
Elitist Democracy
Which major power did Congress not have, causing the federal government to not be able to pay for services?
Levy or collect taxes
What is the vocab term for when federal money is provided to states/local government for specific policy objectives & with certain conditions attached to receiving/spending the money?
Categorical Grants
What is it called when individuals voluntarily agree to surrender some freedoms and abide by rules in exchange for the government protecting their natural rights?
Social Contract
Which principle is shown in the words "All Men are created equal"?
Equality
What type of democracy is demonstrated by a referendum?
Participatory Democracy
Which level of government had a court system?
What is the vocab term for when the federal government provides money for public policies, but gives more authority to states/local government in deciding how that money is spent?
Block Grants
What are the 3 natural rights according to Locke?
Life, Liberty, Property
Which principle is shown in the words “deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed”?
Popular sovereignty
What type of democracy is demonstrated by the Electoral College?
Elitist Democracy
Which branch did not exist at the national level?
Executive Branch
What are federal requirements that states must follow?
Mandates
Which philosopher argued for democracy?
Thomas Locke