Pluralism
Federalism
Republicanism
Constitution
Important Documents
100
The Federalist paper that states the idea of pluralism.
What is Federalist 10?
100
Different governments ruling over the same people.
What is federalism?
100
These three forms of government are all made up of rulers ruling for public interest.
What are monarchy, aristocracy, and democracy?
100
The document that was replaced by the constitution.
What are the Articles of Confederation?
100
Establishes pluralism, written by James Madison.
What is Federalist 10?
200
Pluralism was formed so that these groups could compete.
What are interest groups?
200
The system where the 3 branches of government check on each other to prevent abuse of power.
What is checks and balances?
200
The form of government where the people rule for the people.
What is a democracy?
200
The powers that are specifically listed in the constitution for the national government.
What are enumerated powers?
200
Establishes separation of powers, written by James Madison.
What is Federalist 51?
300
This founding father knew that factions were inevitable.
Who is James Madison?
300
National government has a layer and state government have a layer of their own, separate powers.
What is dual federalism?
300
the form of government whereby officials are elected to make decisions on behalf of those who elect them.
What is a republic?
300
Power not listed in the constitution, it goes to the states.
What are reserved powers?
300
These two powers are established in the 10th amendment.
What are the enumerated and reserved powers?
400
The clause that says if there is a power dispute between the state and the national government, the national government wins.
What is the Supremacy Clause?
400
Judicial Review is a power of the Supreme Court that is NOT listed in this document. (A single letter will work for this one, too).
C. Or what is the Constitution?
400
The blueprint of the national government.
What is the constitution?
500
Powers that are shared between the state and national government.
What are concurrent powers?
500
Limits on the government.
What are civil liberties?
500
The clause allowing Congress the power to do what is "necessary and proper".
What is the elastic clause?
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