The founders, especially Madison's, opinions on the citizens influence on democracy and government decisions (See Federalist Paper #51
What is citizens were not trusted, can be persuaded easily.
100
This was significant because it caused the British to start taxing the colonists due to being in large debt, sparking a continuous tension between Britain and the Colonies
What is French and Indian War
100
A two part legislative body, created by the Great Connecticut Compromise
What is bicameral legislature
100
This Supreme Court case expanded Congress power through the necessary and proper clause
What is McCulloch v Maryland.
100
Essential, fundamental, inalienable rights that are found in nature prior to govt
What is civil liberties
200
Process of who gets what, when, and how
What is politics
200
The event where the national army was created and George Washington was put in charge.
What is 2nd Continental Congress
200
A political compromise that gave each slave a portion of a vote
What is 3/5ths compromise
200
This concept allows congress to regulate nearly everything because nearly everything deals with money
What is interstate commerce
200
This is what the bill of rights should truly be called.
What is bill of liberties
300
The origin of democracy
What is athenian direct democracy
300
This was the first major breaking point for the colonists. It was written in a simple form for everyone to understand and to show the colonists that leaving Britain is good for them.
What is Thomas Paine's Common Sense
300
This does not promote efficiency, seen with checks and balances, discussed in federalist paper #51
What is Madisonian Model
300
This clauses requires states to respect agreements amongst other states including contracts, unless it impacts public health and safety.
What is Full Faith and Credit Clause
300
The two purposes of Bill of rights
What is limit the govt, and for people to achieve what they want in life
400
In nature, people have inalienable rights such as life, liberty, and property. People give up some of these rights in exchange for safety, order, security from the government.
What is Social Contract Theory
400
This form of government was a disaster and had many weaknesses.
What is Articles of Confederation.
400
These powers are clearly written in the Constitution and are given to each branch of government
What is enumerated powers
400
Examples of this are the European Union, United Nations, and Articles of Confederation
What is Confederation
400
Reason why Hamilton said the Bill of Rights was not necessary
What is because there is no need to have it written since they are found in nature.
500
The two tensions seen within citizenship in the United States *Check your notes!*
What is the processes do not work, so people search for other ways to get their desired outcome (Not voting, but protesting). And, the Constitution does not have a section on citizen's responsibilities (like France).
500
The reason why the Declaration of Independence was so ground breaking.
What is because it challenged the monarchy.
500
The two reasons that the antifederalists opposed the Constitution
What is did not have a Bill of Rights, made the government too large
500
Fiscal disparity among states, lack of accountability, reliance on Courts to define rules
What is disadvantages of federalism
500
This is non existent in our country, it would essentially balance civil liberties with civic duty and is seen in France