Before the Constitution
MISC.
Elements of Government
Ratification of the Constitution and Beyond
Theories and Compromises
100
Group that opposed the ratification of the constitution
Who are the anti-federalists
100

The anti-federalists would not ratify the constitution unless..

a Bill of Rights was adopted

100
Each branch of government has power to limit the power of the other two branches of government
What is checks and balances
100
the most serious danger to a republic according to James Madison and most others at the constitutional convention
What are factions
100
This theory suggests that the wealthiest individuals control policy.
What is the Elite Theory
200
stated the colonists rationale to protect their natural rights by instituting a new government
What is the Declaration of Independence
200

Which article of the Constitution outlines the amendment process?

What is article 5?

200

Type of democracy that emphasizes broad participation in politics and civil society

What is participatory democracy

200
a series of essays written in support of ratifying the constitution
What are the Federalist Papers
200
resolved the issue of counting slaves into the population for apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives
What is the 3/5 Compromise
300
Document that created strong states governments and a weak, ineffective central government
What is the Articles of Confederation
300

The amendment process can start with an amendment proposed by 2/3rds vote of both houses of Congress OR 

What is a Constitutional conventional called by 2/3rds of the 50 states

300
Referring to a division of power between the federal government and the states
What is federalism
300
the supreme court established the power of judicial review for itself in this landmark case
What is Marbury vs. Madison
300
A resolution of the New Jersey and Virginia Plans creating a bicameral congress with equal representation in the Senate and apportionment based on population in the House of Representatives
What is the Connecticut "Great" Compromise
400
Exposed the division between rural poor and urban elite, and highlighted the need for a national military
What is Shay's Rebellion
400

________________ defends checks and balances and separation of powers- also discusses the unique qualities of the judicial branch and congress.

What is Federalist #51

400
Political definition of granting power to an independent executive branch, legislative branch, and judicial branch.
What is separation of powers
400

voting rights, requirements, and eligibility are all topics/decisions left to the 

What are the states

400
Theory suggests that too many groups attempting to influence policy weakens government
What is the Hyper-pluralist Theory
500
Conflict that encouraged the British crown to impose taxes on the American colonists
What is the French and Indian War "Seven Year's War"
500

Term used to describe how children and adolescents acquire political cognition, attitudes, and behaviors

What is political socialization

500
these institutions connect citizens to their government
What linkage institutions
500
Which amendment is key in understanding the use of federalism in the in the United States? Name it, define it.

What is the 10th Amendment

- all powers not specifically granted to the national government are left to the states.

500

Theory suggests that citizens give consent to be governed

Social Contract Theory

600

List/define the four sections of the DOI.

1. Preamble 2. outlines inalienable rights 3. lists grievances 4. declares independence 

600

recognizes the participation of groups striving for impact on political decision making  

what is Pluralism?

600

The idea of "Government" addresses two key questions: HOW_________? WHAT__________?

HOW should we govern? WHAT should government do?

600

Even though people disagree about the functions of gov, many things are similar throughout the world...

name 3

  • Maintain a National Defense, Provide Public services, Preserve order, Law enforcement, national guard, Socialize the young, Education, patriotism, Collect taxes

600

Which philosopher is responsible for social contract theory?

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

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