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What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation served as the written document that established the functions of the national government of the United States after it declared independence from Great Britain.
Who holds the most power within federalism?
The federal government
What are the main two political parties
democrat and republican
Why did we need to change the Articles of Confederation?
It created a government that was too weak.
what is the definition of 'political socialization'?
The process by which people gain their political views
Who wrote federalist 1?
Alexander Hamilton
list the hierarchy of federalism(biggest to smallest)
constitution, federal gov, state gov, local gov
Which political party is more likely to be conservative?
Republican
What is popular sovereignty?
a political doctrine according to which the people of federal territories should decide for themselves whether their territories would enter the Union as free or slave states.
yes
What was the purpose of Federalist 10?
warning the power of factions and competing interests over the United States Government
What is the definition of Federalism?
a constitutional agreement where power is distributed to the federal and state governments
which political party is most likely to be liberal?
democrat
What did the constitution do?
The Constitution established a federal democratic republic form of government.
what affects political socialization the most?
In childhood, both parents and the media
Why was the Bill of Rights necessary?
The guarantee freedoms to citizens
List 2/4 of the reasons we need federalism
checks growth of tyranny, allows unity without uniformity, encourages experimentation, keeps gov closer to the people
what is the definition of a political party
a group of people who seek to control government through elections
What was the purpose of the constitutional convention?
Create a new governemnt
does trauma affect political beliefs?
yes, because experiencing something first had can influence someone's opinions.
What was the purpose of Brutus 1?
What are implied powers?
powers assumed by congress, ex creating banks, comes from necessary and proper clause
what are the functions of a political party?
nominating candidates, informing/activating supporters, bonding agent, governing purpose, and watch dog purpose
Which two plans made up the Great Compromise?
The Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan
Is it easy to change political beliefs after their solidly formed?
No, it is hard.