Principles
This is the type of government the Framers intended to establish?
Representative republic
X Amendment
The practice of the national government distributing national funds to the state governments
Fiscal Federalism/Revenue Sharing
KG3 has violated our rights so we are taking back our consent to be governed
Explain how McCulloch & Lopez impacted Federalism differently
McCulloch: Cemented the supremacy of the national government over the states
Lopez: Found a limit to Congressional use of the Commerce Clause
"Government is based on the consent of the governed" This ideal is reflected in the apportionment for this chamber.
House of Representatives
Define dual federalism
Each level of government is supreme in its own sphere
A grant where the federal government sets guidelines for the states in implementing policy
Describe Madison's major defense of the Constitution in Federalist 10
The national government must balance between liberty & order. Name a piece of legislation that exemplifies the tradeoffs that must be considered in achieving the above goal.
The Patriot Act; FISA; Enhanced Interrogation
Describe the Social Contract
The government promises to protect natural rights
Name three sections of the Constitution that help us balance State & National powers
Article VI
X Amendment
XIV Amendment
Interstate Commerce Clause
Necessary & Proper Clause
Why might a state prefer a block grant?
Describe Brutus' major argument against the ratification of the Constitution
A large Republic will separate the representatives from their constituents; The N&P Clause will lead to tyranny
It gave the President legislative power which would greatly increase the power of the Executive branch
Describe how the models of democracy are reflected in our Government today.
Participatory: House of Reps
Pluralist: State interests; Interest Groups
Elite: Electoral College, Executive Branch
Define Federalism
A system where power is shared between the national and state governments
What are unfunded mandates
Summarize Madison's argument in Federalist 51
The system of checks and balances will preserve liberty by preventing the overreach of any one branch
How did the outcome in South Dakota v. Dole increase the influence of the national government over the states?
It allowed the national government to withhold funds from states that did not implement its policies
Explain the difference between the pluralist & elite models of democracy
Elite: Policy implemented by the few for the many
Pluralist: Policy is influenced by many different interests competing for their own goals. Results in compromise and bargaining
The concept of selective exclusiveness helped define the roles of the national and state governments in the early half of the nation's history. How?
National government would intervene only in the name of maintaining uniformity
This is the practice of 'decentralizing' power in federal systems
Devolution
Recall four different aspects about the government under the Articles of Confederation
A unicameral legislature
No power to tax
2/3 vote to pass law
Unanimous vote to amend the Articles
Because Congress is responsible for funding its policies it could lead to a deficit or require the need for tax increases