Foundations/Rep Democs (1.1-1.5)
Principles-Sep of Powers and Checks (1.6)
Federalism basics (1.7)
Federalism in action (1.8-1.9)
100
What are the 3 types of Representative Democracies
Participatory, Pluralist, and Elite
100
Explain what each branch's basic role is
(in terms of legislation)
Leg-make
Exec- enforce
Judicial-evaluate/interpret
100
What does the term Federalism refer to
division of power between diff levels of gov-- national and regional (states)
100
Clause that says when Federal and State laws conflict, the Federal law is superior
Supremacy Clause
200
Who wrote an essay advocating a smaller decentralized republic
Brutus
200
Which clause allows Congress to stretch its powers to do things outside of what the Constitution explicitly entails
Necessary and Proper
(or Elastic)
200
What is the term used for powers that are shared by both the Federal Gov and the States
Concurrent
200
What was the outcome of McCulloch v. Maryland ?
Courts sided with McCulloch. Congress has powers beyond those in the Const. In the balance of Federalism–leaned fed gov.
300
Explain the two plans for states representation in congress at the Constitutional convention and what the compromise entailed
VA- large states. bicameral based only on pop
NJ- equal rep, unicameral
Connecticut/great compromise: bicameral--
-Senate (upper) equal rep (100)
-House (lower) based on pop (435)
300
Provide an example of a 'check' that each branch has
leg- override veto, approve/deny suprme court appointees, impeach judges, impeach the pres
Exec: veto laws, appoint judges, pardon ppl
Jud: declare pres acts/congress laws unconstitutional
300
What is the term used for powers given to the federal government
Delegated
(Expressed/Exclusive)
300
What was the outcome of U.S. v. Lopez?
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the states, asserting that gun laws are the domain of the states
400
What compromise was made so that the Anti-Federalists would ratify the Constitution
The addition of the Bill of Rights
400
Powers not directly stated in the Constitution; claimed by Congress; based on necessary and proper clause
Implied powers
or i'll take inherent
400
What is the 10th amendment and why does it relate to Federalism
any powers not delegated to the federal gov are reserved for the states..gives states more power to prevent national gov overreach
400
Which clause of the Constitution was at the center of the U.S. v. Lopez Case
Commerce Clause
500
Which of the following statements best explains the significance of Shays’ Rebellion on American history?
(A) The lack of a centralized military power lead to the provision for a Secretary of Defense under Article 2 of the Constitution.
(B) The weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation were made the most apparent which showed the need for a stronger central government and lead to the creation of the Constitution.
(C) The historic uprising of backcountry farmers reminded the Founding Fathers to always ensure proper representation of the common man in a representative democracy.
(D) The lack of the ability for Congress to tax the people directly led to the inclusion of a federal income tax provision in the Constitution.
B
500
Describe one way of amending the const (include both steps)
Proposal: 2/3 vote in congress or 2/3 national convention proposed by 2/3 of states leg
Ratification:3/4 of states' legs or 3/4 of state conventions
500
What is the 14th amendment and how does it relate to federalism?
All people are equal citizens under the law. gave the fed gov authority to regulate state laws that were discriminatory
500
Describe what dual federalism and cooperative federalism are
