Federalism
What Federalism is?
The separation/division of the amount of power the federal government and state should have
What are the key provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
Provisions of the Civil Rights Act forbade discriminations against gender as well as race and hiring, promoting and firing.
What is Federal Bureaucracy?
Federal Bureaucracy is all the executive agencies and personnel. like a work organization.
What claim does Hamilton address about the strong and independent judiciary?
Hamilton addresses the claim of how the judicial court will be ran and how would the court be controlled to protect the safety of the people.
What is a “pure democracy” according to Madison?
A system where everyone votes directly for laws.
What are 3 reasons why Federalism is an important concept of the Constitution?
gives power to people
protects the freedom of the citizens
enhances the rules of the constitution
What was the impact of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
President Lyndon B Johnson outlawed the discriminatory voting process adopted by many Southern States and allowed a man of any color to vote.
How would you explain the “Iron Triangle” that exists with our bureaucracy?
The Iron triangle is a comprice of policy making relationships between congressional committees, the bureaucracy, and interest groups. This helps laws get passed and rules that get enforced .
How does Hamilton support the claim of good tenure in the Supreme Court?
Hamilton's defense of lifetime tenure and judicial reviews relates to the principals of separation of power and checks and balances by making the judicial branch weak and not allowing a constant change of justices so there wont be radical changes.
How is what Madison describes on this page evident in the structure of the U.S. Government?
His vision of a strong central government with a system of checks and balances is reflected in the three-branch structure (executive, legislative, judicial) of the government today.
What is Implied powers and give 3 examples of them
Implied powers are powers that are not explicitly given to by the constitution to the government but the government still has.
-Create national bank
-establish federal minimum wage
-establish a military draft
How was the attempt to pass the ERA?
The Equal Rights Amendment was meant to make an equal society which would cause legal protections against discrimination and further women's right and gender equality.
What legislation was written that allowed the merit system?
the pendleton act of 1883 which replaced the patronage system that had existed until that time of a merit based system that filled most civil service positions.
How does the argument that Hamilton proposed in Federalist 78 reflect in our government today?
Hamilton's argument is express in the workings of our government today by the justices being a life tenure judges and the use of checks and balances that make the government not over powering.
Why does Brutus think that people should care about the form of government?
it should promote public good, encourage citizen participation, and prevent power concentration.
What is Inherent powers and give 3 examples of them
Inherent powers are power not given by the government but are needed to keep the government functioning.
Police power
power of taxation
power of eminent domain
What are the most important provisions of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967?
The important provisions of the age discrimination and Employment Act of 1967 allows employees over the Age 40 years to not be discriminated against by the base of Aging hiring promotion, discharge compensation or condition or privilege of employment.
What are the 3 largest departments?
The 3 largest departments of the federal bureaucracy are social security, defence, and health and human services.
In what ways does Hamilton express to the people that the judicial branch will not be overpowering?
Hamilton states that the judicial branch will not be the superior branch. The power only goes to the people as stated in the constitution. They would only deal with law that go against the constitution rather than them going against the constitution.
Why does Brutus’ claim that states are better at protecting individual rights?
State governments are closer to the people and better understand their needs.
What is Reserved powers and give 3 examples of them
Reserved power is power that is not given to the federal government but reserved for the states.
drivers licence
marriage licence
providing schooling and education
What was the important provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and some of its limits.
An important provision of this act prohibits of discrimination of the biased disability and employment, state and local government, public accommodations, commercial facilities, transportation, and Telecommunications.
How can the President exercise checks on the federal bureaucracy?
The president can do this by holding heart, making budget allowance, and making appointments
How did the Federalist and Anti-Federalist differ?
The federalist had fears of having a controlling government and having a tyranny. The Anti- Federalist believe that we need a strong government to protect our self.
According to Brutus 1, why is it important to ratify or nor ratify the Constitution?
Brutus believed that the decision to ratify the Constitution would shape the future of the United States and determine the level of freedom and protection for its citizens.