Articles & Constitution
Foundational document that established a unicameral Congress in which each state had 1 vote
Articles of Confederation
This group wanted a strong national government over a large republic where the influence of factions would be reduced.
Federalists
Branch of government responsible for interpreting laws
Judicial
Powers directly stated in the Constitution
Expressed powers
This is the purpose of grants
To make things run smoother, to let federal gov exert control where they are not constitutionally given control due to the constraints of federalism
Emphasizes broad participation in politics and civil society
What is the A legislative body with two houses is known as
Bicameral
This group opposed the new Constitution & believed
in States’ Rights
Anti-Federalists
Branch of government responsible for making laws
Legislative
Powers not directly stated in the Constitution; claimed by Congress; based on necessary and proper clause
Implied powers
This is given to states for specific purposes, like establishing Medicaid, Morrill Land Grant Act, or Title I funding
categorical grants
Emphasizes the most qualified (or those with the most resources) in government and politics
Elite democracy
At the time of the founding, which institution was most democratic?
A. Senate
B. House of Reps
C. SCOTUS
D. Presidency
House of Reps
The foundational document that pushed for states' rights and advocated for small independent republics.
Brutus 1
Branch of government responsible for enforcing laws
Executive
This court case increased the power of the national government through the supremacy clause and reaffirmed the necessary and proper clause.
McCulloch v. Maryland
This describes conditions that the states must follow to recieve the money
strings
Foundational document influenced by major thinkers of the Enlightenment
Declaration of Independence
Event that showed the weakness of the federal government under the Articles of Confederation
Shay's Rebellion
James Madison argued that a large republic would control the effects of this
factions
This Foundational doc explains why the government is separated into three branches-- to prevent one from becoming too powerful
Fed 51
Federal and state governments are each supreme in their own sphere; their powers do NOT overlap
Dual federalism
This type of grant is given to states for broad purposes like "poverty" or "health"
block grants
Emphasizes the role of groups in policymaking
Pluralist democracy
The Articles of Confederation did not provide powers to the federal government, name two.
Right to impose taxes and to not have separation of powers
This compromise was made to get the Anti-Feds to ratify the constitution
The Bill of Rights
What is an example of checks and balances OTHER than veto?
Senate confirmation of presidential nominations
judicial review
power of the purse
This constitutional provision states that the Constitution is the highest law in the land and federal rules over state within their constitutional powers
Supremacy clause
These may be funded or unfunded, but states must follow them
Mandates
Which constitutional provision was used for the majority opinion in US v. Lopez (1995)?
Commerce Clause