The Constitution
As part of the compromises to ratify the Constitution, 10 amendments were created known as this.
Bill of Rights
This foundational document establishes that all men are created equal and have certain natural rights.
Declaration of Independence
This type of fiscal federalism gives states broad decision making power in how to spend federal money.
Block Grant
"Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of Happiness" best demonstrate which ideal of democracy?
Natural Rights
In United States v. Lopez, the Court ruled in favor of ....
Lopez
In total, the Constitution has been amended this many times.
27
This first attempt at governing in the US failed for many reasons, among them having no standing army or ability to tax.
Articles of Confederation
When the national & state governments have the same power (like the power to tax), the power is known as this.
Concurrent or Shared
"We the People" best demonstrates which ideal of democracy?
Popular Sovereignty
In McCulloch v. Maryland, the Court ruled in favor of...
McCulloch or Federal Government
This compromise created a 2-chamber legislative branch, with the House being based on population and the Senate with equal representation.
The only anti-federalist paper required, this paper agued a strong national government posed a threat to individual/state rights
Brutus 1
A federal program that requires states to take part is known by this term - it can be funded or unfunded
Mandate
This type of democracy emphasizes limited participation in politics and civil society.
Elitist Democracy
In United States v. Lopez, what Constitutional clause was at the center of the case?
Commerce Clause
This Article establishes the amendment process for the Constitution
Article 5 or Article V
This pro-Constitution essay explains how the separation of powers will work in the new government, and why it's important.
Federalist 51
Coming from the 10th Amendment, this is the term for states-specific powers.
Reserved
The idea the a government's power is not absolute is this ideal of democracy.
Limited Government
In McCulloch v. Maryland, this Constitutional clause was Congress' argument for establishing a bank
Necessary & Proper Clause or Elastic Clause
Article 1 Section 8
A direct response to Brutus, this essay argues that the effects of factions can be controlled by strong institutions.
Federalist 10
Also known as marble-cake federalism, this type of federalism sees a blending of national & state governments on various areas of life - like business & education.
Cooperative Federalism
This type of democracy emphasizes group-based activism to impact political decision making.
Pluralist Democracy
In McCulloch v. Maryland, this Constitutional Article was used to support the idea that Maryland cannot tax the US bank.
Article 6 or Article VI