Ideals of Democracy
Name one person who help write the Declaration of Independence.
-Thomas Jefferson
-John Adams
-Benjamin Franklin
-Roger Sherman
-Robert Livingstone
Federalist believed in what type of government?
A strong National gov. and the diversity of America's large population would protect the rights of all citizens. (Pluralist/Elite Democracy)
What are the Articles of Confederation?
Document that laid out the first form of government for the new nation.
How many senators are in the Senate?
100, 2 per state
What are Enumerated powers?
Powers to tax, borrow money raise an army, create a postal system, address piracy on the seas, define the immigration and naturalization process, and etc.
What was John Locke's beliefs?
Natural law/ People were born free and equal.
Anti-Federalist favor which types of government?
Smaller units of gov. (participatory/elite Democracy)
What was one weakness in the Articles of Confederation?
-Requirement that at least 9 states must agree in order to enact national law.
-Requirement that all states must agree in order to amend the system of government.
-Congress could not tax people directly
-National government could not raise or maintain an army.
-There was no nationa; court system or national currency.
-Congress encouraged but not regulate commerce among the states.
-Congress consisted of only 1 house
What is the Executive branch?
Presidental branch
What is the Necessary and Proper Clause?
Congress shall have power... To make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers.
Name one of the four causes of the Road to Revolution
-Growth and Identity
-French and Indian War (Seven Year War)
-Taxation
-Tensions
What is Elite Democracy?
Society is divided along class lines and upper-class elite pulls the strings of the gov.
Describe Shay's Rebellion.
Large group of impoverished farmers also revolutionary war veterans organized to disrupt government and obstruct court claims.
The supreme court and lower courts are in which branch?
Judicial
What is the Commerce Clause
Empowers the congress to "regulate commerce with other nations, and among the several states."
What is the Social Contract?
People give up some of their rights as others should to and agree to live in peace.
What is Participatory Democracy?
Citizens participate individually and directly in political decisions and policies that affect their lives.
What is the 3/5th Compromise?
Delegates from non-slave questioned how enslaved people would be counted in determining representation.
Describe a Pocket Veto
Vetoing a bill by waiting until it is too late for it to be dealt with during the legislative session.
What is the 10th amendment?
Reserved powers are not specifically listed, and thus any powers not mentioned remained with the states.
How did Thomas Hubbes, John Locke, Jean-Jacques, and Montesquieu influence America.
The men were major parts of the Enlightenment Influence. Which the founders of America followed to use as the building blocks. This also influenced the Declaration of Independance and more.
What is Pluralist Democracy?
Groups with shared interests influence public policy by pressing their concerns through organized efforts.
Articel 5 of the contitution states?
Two state process to alter or amend the constitution.
Where does an impeachment began and end?
Begins: House
End: Senate
What is the 14th amendment?
Anyone born in the U.S. is an U.S. citizen and have guarantee privileges.