Branches of gov
This branch of the government controls the budget
Legislative
What is Elitist Democracy?
A democratic system where power is concentrated in a small minority consisting of the wealthy/educated.
What does the 1st amendment do?
Establishes the right to free speech, religion, press, assembly, and protest.
what was the first constitution of the U.S
the articles of confederation
This clause allows congress to make laws that are not directly listed in the constitution.
Elastic/necessary and proper clause
This branch of government has the power to review court cases
Judical
What system of Democracy involves interest groups competing for power?
Pluralist Democracy
How many amendments are there in the bill of rights?
10
the 3/5th compromise did what to slaves
it made them have the representation of 3/5ths of a person
Supremacy clause
This branch of government makes laws and declares war
Legislative
What is a social contract?
What does the 8th amendment do?
Establishes protection against excessive bail/cruel and unusual punishment.
what 2 plans made the great compromise
the Virginia and the New Jersey plan
This document argues the need for separation of powers and checks and balances
Federalist 51
This branch of the government reviews laws and declares if they are constitutional or not.
Judical
Name the three models of Representative Democracy.
Pluralist, Elitist, and Participatory.
What does the 7th amendment do?
Establishes the right to a trial by a jury.
what plan made the house of representatives
the Virginia plan
This case uses the necessary and proper clause and the supremacy clause
This branch of Government can enforce laws
Executive
Name the Democratic ideals.
Natural rights, a social contract, popular sovereignty, and limited government.
What does the 6th amendment do?
Establishes the right to a speedy public trial.
what weakness of the articles did shays rebellion highlight
not being able to create a strong central army for the entire nation
This document argued for small republics
Brutus 1