Key Concepts
Who gets what, when, and how.
What is politics
The US has had _____ constitution(s).
what is two?
These persuaded people to ratify the constitution.
What are the federalist papers?
This type of federalism is when the states and federal government have separate areas of powers.
What is dual federalism?
When people vote on representatives to vote on laws.
What is indirect democracy?
This plan was for the small states and this plan was for the big states.
What are the new jersey and virginia plans?
This is little l liberalism.
What is the political philosophy that inspired the framers of the constitution and declaration of independence?
This means that local governments are created and overseen by the state.
What is Dillon's rule?
This is the type of representative that votes on what they think is best for their constituents.
What is a trustee?
This court case gave the supreme court the constitutional power of judicial review.
What is Marbury v. Madison?
These amendments were used to redefine citizenship, give equal protection to citizens, and expand voting rights.
What are the reconstruction amendments?
These court cases expanded the constitutional powers of the federal government.
What are McCullough v. Maryland and Gibbons v. Ogden?