American National Government
This is a basic organizing principle of democracy
Consent of the Governed
This political party was not in favor of passing the Constitution.
Anti-Federalists
This type of federalism looks at the relationship between the states.
Horizontal Federalism.
This process describes the allocation of seats in the House of Representatives based on recent census data.
Reapportionment
This presidential power serves as a quasi-legislative function and has the force of law once implemented.
Executive Orders.
Voting rights were generally limited to _____ citizens who owned _____.
White Male, Property
The clause in the Constitution states that when the state and federal law conflict, the federal law is to be followed, not the state law.
Supremacy Clause
This type of grant bypasses state legislatures and goes directly to a state's citizens.
Block Grant.
Congress is separated into two houses, which is also called a _________ legislature
Bicameral
Congress gives the President greater deference in this policy area according to the "two presidencies" theory.
Foreign Policy
The government attempts to prevent this, as it imposes a hidden or unfelt cost on the consumer.
This type of power is outlined explicitly in the Constitution, this is often called an ________ power.
Enumerated Power
This arrangement divides power between national and subnational unities, where the subnational units have sovereignty but are less powerful than the national government.
Federalism.
These types of committees are permanent, also called _________ committees.
Standing Committee
This body of Congress helps the president ratify any foreign treaties.
The Senate
This idea by John Locke promotes the idea that government should not be overtly powerful.
The Idea of Limited Government
This Supreme Court case expanded this court's ability to interpret the laws as unconstitutional under "Judicial Review."
Marbury v. Madison
This clause expanded the federal government's ability to monitor and maintain the nation's economy via a National Bank.
Necessary and Proper Clause
This process is done purposefully to benefit a specific political party via legislative district line drawing.
Gerrymandering.
John F. Kennedy v. Richard Nixon
This theory of democracy states that everyone has an equal chance to participate in government as everyone has an equal access to the government
Pluralism
This Supreme Court case significantly increased the federal government's ability to govern interstate commerce.
Gibbons V. Ogden
This crisis involved the State's declaring the tariff of 1828 as "null and void."
Nullification Crisis
This is the model of a representative who, once elected, chooses to vote and act on behalf of their constituents and use their judgment.
Trustee Model of Representation
This action by the president occurs when Congress is out of session and, instead of outright vetoing a bill, instead holds onto it and allows it to expire.
Pocket Veto.