Collective Action Dilemmas/Gov Solutions
What makes pubic goods unique?
(hint: 2 things)
1. non-excludable
2. non-rivaled
Why was the 7-Years' War important?
Increased taxes from paying off the war costs; despite paying taxes, no representation
What were the Articles of Confederation?
The first attempt at a Constitution
What were the 2 issues of equality in drafting the Constitution?
Slavery and representation of the states
What did the Federalists fear most?
tyranny of the majority
What are the 3 reasons why we need government?
1. level the playing field
2. establish rules of the game
3. solve collective action dilemmas
What was created during the 1st and 2nd Continental Congress?
the Dec of Independence and later the Articles of Confederation
What concept guided the Articles?
limited government: restrictions placed on gov to protect citizen's national rights
What were the 3 ideas guiding the framers?
1. separation of powers
2. Checks and balances
3. Federalism
True of false: cooperative and regulated federalism are both marble cake federalism
True! Both mix the federal gov and subordinate units
Why must governments be unique?
Gives them legitimacy and power
True or false: the colonies were similar and united prior to the Revolutionary War?
False! They had their own languages, religion, and country of origin
What event led to the Articles being reconsidered?
Shay's Rebellion
What are the 3 branches of gov and what are their purposes?
executive, legislative, judicial
What are the (2) detriments of federalism?
policy disharmony and used to conceal racism under "state laws"
What are the 4 types of government and what defines them?
1. Authoritarian: little to no limits on gov's power
2. Monarchy: 1 sovereign individual
3. Oligarchy: power in hands of few
4. Democracy: citizens have highest degree of control over gov/its institutions
What Treaties ended the war?
Treaty of Paris and the Treaty of Versailles
The government was weak and ineffective in what (2) areas?
military and trade
What was the most divisive issue? What compromises were made?
Slavery; the 3/5ths compromise AND Fugitive Slave Clause
What are the (3) benefits of federalism?
autonomy in policymaking, proportional/geographic representation, and economic benefits
What is the difference between civil rights and civil liberties?
rights: granted by the government
liberties: granted from the government
What was the turning point of the war and why?
Battle of Saratoga; France agreed to give aid, and later their ally Spain
What made the Articles weak?
1. branches of gov weak
2. no standing military
3. trade agreements differed among the states
4. currency differed among the states (currency incongruity)
Explain the 3 debated propositions at the Constitutional Convention. Who proposed them?
Virginia Plan: Madison (big state, executive branch, veto over state laws, 2-chamber legislature
New Jersey Plan: Patterson (like Articles, council of presidents, limited executive/judicial)
British Plan: Hamilton (elitist, either back to British rule or establish a monarch)
What was the main difference between the Federalists and Republicans?
state's rights or federal rights?