principles
The division of power between the federal government and state governments.
federalism
What 3 court cases did we discuss?
US v Lopez
Marbury v Madison
Who is power divided between in the federalist system in the US
states and federal govt
This paper explains checks and balances and separation of powers as evidence that the proposed federal government will not be too powerful.
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This maintains that federal law is always superior to state law
supremacy clause
What two principles of US government prevent a concentration of power in any one person or branch of government?
checks and balances and separation of powers
This case established judicial review
Marbury v Madison
The pattern of spending, taxing, and providing grants to influence state and local governments is known as
fiscal federalism
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When the federal government forces states to comply with a new directive but doesn't give them any money to do so this is known as
a mandate
The president vetoes a bill, then congress overrides the veto and the bill becomes a law, then the supreme court rules it unconstitutional. Which principle does this depict
checks and balances
The constiutional clause that goes along with US v Lopez and has been used the most to expand the power of the national government.
commerce clause
_____________ grants are more flexible and allow state to decide how to spend the money given to them
_____________ grants are given and used for specific purposes
block
categorical
What is the main idea of federalist 39?
the system of federalism in the US
How many states needed to agree to amend the Articles of Confederation?
all of them!
When you vote, what principle of government is being exemplified?
popular sovereingty
What are the two constitutional principles associated with McCulloch v Maryland?
supremacy and necessary and proper (elastic)
When a state and the federal government both can do something it is what kind of power?
concurrent
Why were the federalist papers written?
to convince people to vote to ratify the proposed constitution
3/5 compromise
What is judicial review?
power of the supreme court to declare a law unconstitutional
Explain the shift in Congressional power that occurred from the Supreme Court cases McCulloch v Maryland and US v Lopez
McCulloch = increased congressional power by making it easier to legislate using implied powers given by the elastic clause
Lopez= decreased congressional power by making it more difficult to legislate using the commerce clause
The constitution leaves decisions on voting eligibility to
the states
Summarize Brutus 1
a large republic will not work in the US...
- too big
- elected officials wont understand the needs of the people and will only serve those who voted for them
- elected officials will inevitably abuse their power
This event exposed the lack of military power to address security concerns under the Articles of Confederation
shay's rebellion