Constitutional Powers
What is the Necessary and Proper Clause
allows the government to stretch beyond its literal description
What consisted of the Constitutional Compromises?
(hint-3)
The Great Compromise
The Three-Fifths Compromise
Electoral College
Name all English Philosophers that had an impact on the American Goverment?
Locke
Rousseau
Hobbes
Montesquieu
What is Federalism?
a form of government in which power is divided between the federal government and the states
What is a clause?
The United States Constitution and its amendments comprise hundreds of clauses which outline the functioning of the United States Federal Government, the political relationship between the states and the national government, and affect how the United States federal court system interprets the law.
What are Reserved Powers?
State Powers, which include: Regulate trade within the state, establish local government systems, conduct elections, establish public school systems
what was the new jersey plan?
Wanted a one house legislator(unicameral) with equal representation in Congress.
what were some locke political ideas?
-social contract theory.
-separation of church and state
-principle of majority rule and separation of legislative and executive powers.
-the right to life, liberty, and property and with those come rights and freedom.
What is the federalism system?
a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and a number of individual states
what is the commerce clause?
Congress can regulate trade between nations, between states, and among Indian tribes.
What are Concurrent Powers?
National and State Powers, which include: Enforce the laws, establish courts, collect taxes, Borrow money, provide for the general welfare
what was the virginia plan?
Two house legislator(bicameral) with representation in Congress based on population
which philosopher did the founders wanted to follow the most?
locke
What is cooperative federalism?
Cooperation among federal, state, &local govts; "marble cake" federalism
what is the due process clause?
The national government must observe fair procedures when it denies a person life, liberty, or property.
What are Expressed Powers?
Powers are stated in the constitution- for example, the power to regulate both foreign and interstate commerce.
what is the Great Compromise sometimes called?
The Connecticut compromise
what was Montesquieu's influence on the Constitution?
government separated and each power checks one another.
what amendment allows americans to vote directly for U.S senators
the seventeenth
what is the establishment clause?
Congress cannot establish an "official" religion. This, in effect, provides for separation of church and state.
where in the constitution is the powers listed for the national government?
article 1
what is the great compromise?
Two house legislator(bicameral) with equal representation in the upper house of Congress(senate) and representation in the lower house of Congress(House of representatives) to be proportional to population
what was Rousseau's major work?
Social Contract:
-"man is born free, but he is everywhere in chains,".
-we should all agree on it
what are catorgical grants?
Federal grants that can be used only for specific purposes or "categories," of state and local spending. They come with strings attached, such as nondiscrimination provisions.
what is the supremacy clause?
Federal law is supreme over state law.