Principles of Democracy
Federalist/Powers of the Govt.
Principles of the Constitution
Classic Republicanism V. National Rights Philosophy
Federalist/Anti-Federalist
100
People must be held accountable if they break the law
The Rule of Law
100
Powers clearly granted to the federal government
Expressed Powers
100
Government can govern only with consent of the people
Popular Sovereignty
100
What does Classical Republicanism emphasize?
The Common Good
100
These people were supporters of the ratification of the new Constitution
Federalists
200
Running for office, voting, being informed, paying taxes, etc.
Citizen Participation
200
Powers not expressly stated in the Constitution, but are reasonably implied
Implied Powers
200
Each branch is subject to restraints by the other branches
Checks & Balances
200
What does the Natural Rights Philosophy emphasize?
Individual rights
200
This group of people opposed the ratification of the Constitution
Anti-Federalist
300
Elected officials must make decisions according to the will of the people they represent
Accountability
300
Powers that belong to the National Government just because all national Governments have these powers
Inherent Powers
300
Powers of government are distributed among different branches of government
Separation of Powers
300
A state of being where there is no government to make and enforce rules
A state of nature
300
This group wanted a Bill of Rights added to the Constitution
Anti-Federalist
400
This principle ensures that multiple viewpoints on issues are provided to voters
Multi-Party Systems
400
Powers that the Constitution doesn't grant to the National Government, and also does not deny to the States
Reserved Powers
400
Power of the courts to declare government actions unconstitutional
Judicial Review
400
The theory of Natural Rights that is reflected in the Declaration of Independence comes from?
Hobbes
400
Name two federalist named in class
Madison, Hamilton, Others at the Constitutional Convention
500
Majority Rules, Minority Rights
Political Tolerance
500
Powers both the national government and states both possess.
Concurrent Powers
500
Division of power between central government and several regional governments
Federalism
500
People contract with government that has mutual duties and obligations.
Social Contract
500
Name two Anti-Federalists named in class
Patrick Henry, John Hancock, Sam Adams
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