Federalism
What is Federalism?
Agreement where power is distributed to the federal and state governments.
Qualifications of the President
Natural born U.S. citizen
35 years old
U.S. resident 14 years
How many votes to win Electoral College?
270
What is Enlightenment?
17th and 18th century philosophical movement.
What is a Federalist?
a person who advocates or supports a system of government in which several states unite under a central authority.
What does Federalism do? Name 2 things.
Checks the growth of tyranny
Keeps government closer to the people
House of Reps qualifications
25 years old
Citizen for last 7 years
Live in representing state
What does the Electoral College do?
Elects the President.
What is Thomas Hobbes' philosophy?
Governments are designed to control, not represent people.
What is a Anti-Federalist?
A person who is opposed to the central idea of Federalism
Define Expressed Powers
Things specifically stated in the first 3 articles of the Constitution.
Senate qualifications
30 years old
Citizen 9 years
Live in representing state
True or False: Winner of Popular vote always wins Electoral College
False
What is John Locke's philosophy?
Natural rights must be secured
Alexander Hamilton
Define Implied Powers
Powers assumed by Congress
Supreme Court qualifications
No official qualifications
How many times has the Electoral College voted against the popular vote?
5
What was Thomas Hobbes most famous for?
Leviathan
Name one important Anti-Federalist
Patrick Henry
Inherent Powers
Power in the field of foreign affairs
President's Cabinet Qualifications
No official qualifications, must be picked by President
Name 3 Proposed Reforms of the Electoral College
Proportional Plan
Direct Popular Election
What is John Locke most known for?
Two Treaties on Government
What are Federalist Papers?
Federalist Papers are a collection of 85 articles and essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay under the pseudonym "Publish" to promote the ratification of the United States Constitution.