federalists vs anti federalists
who led the federalists?
james madison and alexander hamilton
what amendment gives the right to bear arms?
2nd amendment
what are expressed powers?
powers explicitly stated in the constitution
what is activism?
when judges use their own opinions to make decisions
what is gerrymandering?
changing the boundaries of an election to favor the win of a specific party.
what were the main beliefs of anti-federalists?
they were opposed to the constitution because they wanted a strong state government
what does the 10th amendment say?
rights that are not given to the federal government are given to the state
what are implied powers?
not explicity stated in the constitution, but they are implied because of other rights.
what is restraint?
judges limiting their powers because they are sticking to what the constitution says
who is in charge of gerrymandering?
state legislators when they re draw the boundaries every 10 years
what was the most recognized anti-federalist paper?
Brutus No.1
what is the first amendment?
freedom of speech, press, religion,etc.
what are concurrent powers?
powers that both state and federal governments have. They usually go hand in hand
was baker v carr activism or restaint?
activism
what is the re election rate for a member of congress?
98% of member are re elected
who led the anti- federalists?
thomas jefferson and samuel adams
refusing to let a soldier stay in your home is a protection because of what amendment?
3rd amendment
example of a implied powers?
establish post offices, collect taxes, borrow money, etc.
was U.S v Lopez activism or restraint?
restraint
what would be a reason to gerrymander?
to improve the representation of minority groups by moving them into a single district
who did each group represent?
anti- federalists- farmers, laborers
federalists- businessmen, landowners
having a case heard by the jury of your citizens is what amendment?
7th amendment
what is an example of concurrent powers?
levy taxes, define crime, set punishments, etc.
what are the constitutional differences?
activism is strict constitution, while restraint is loose constitution
what clause is used to find gerrymandering unconstitutional?
equal protection clause