Chapter 1
We should remember that the Declaration of Independence is not merely a historical document. It is an explicit recognition that our rights derive not from the King of England, not from the judiciary, not from government at all, but from God. —Mark Levin
The quotation best represents which concept?
What are "Natural Rights"
America's first national government operated under this document.
What are the Articles of Confederation?
The division of governmental power between the national government and state governments.
What is federalism?
In this 1819 case, the Supreme Court ruled that Congress had the constitutional authority to establish a national bank.
What is McCulloch v. Maryland?
This document states that people possess unalienable rights including "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
What is the Declaration of Independence?
Which of the following arguments would a proponent of the pluralist system of political participation most likely make?
American democracy is furthered when groups representing all points of view help make public policy.
Gridlock results when too many groups seek to influence the policymaking process.
What is American democracy is furthered when groups representing all points of view help make public policy.
This uprising of Massachusetts farmers exposed weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation and increased support for a stronger national government.
What is Shays' Rebellion?
Powers specifically granted to Congress by the Constitution, such as coining money and declaring war.
What are enumerated/expressed powers?
In McCulloch v. Maryland, the Court relied on this clause to justify Congress's ability to create a national bank even though that power was not explicitly listed.
What is the Necessary and Proper Clause?
This document created a national government without an executive branch or national judiciary and gave Congress relatively little power over the states.
What are the Articles of Confederation?
This term describes the processes that influences government.
What is Politics
This compromise created a House based on population and a Senate with equal representation for each state.
What is the Great (Connecticut) Compromise?
Powers such as establishing local governments and administering elections generally belong to states under this category of power.
What are reserved powers?
This 1995 Supreme Court case ruled that Congress had exceeded its authority under the Commerce Clause when it prohibited guns in school zones.
What is United States v. Lopez?
In this essay, James Madison argues that a large republic can help control the harmful effects of factions.
What is Federalist No. 10?
widespread political participation is essential for democratic government.
What is Participatory Democracy
Dividing governmental authority among legislative, executive, and judicial branches demonstrates this constitutional principle
What is separation of powers?
The federal government and state governments can both collect taxes because taxation is this type of power.
What is a concurrent power?
McCulloch v. Maryland strengthened this level of government, while United States v. Lopez placed limits on its power.
What is the federal/national government?
This Federalist essay argues that separation of powers and checks and balances are necessary because "ambition must be made to counteract ambition."
What is Federalist No. 51?
Your inalienable rights
What are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
The president vetoes a bill passed by Congress, but Congress overrides the veto with the required supermajority. This illustrates this constitutional principle.
What are checks and balances?
California passes a law that directly conflicts with a valid federal law. A court rules that the federal law must prevail. This clause provides the constitutional basis for the ruling.
What is the Supremacy Clause?
One of these cases expanded federal power through the Necessary and Proper Clause, while the other limited federal power under the Commerce Clause. Name both cases.
What are McCulloch v. Maryland and United States v. Lopez?
This Anti-Federalist essay argues that the proposed Constitution would create a national government that was too powerful and that a large republic could threaten individual liberty.
What is Brutus No. 1?