A of C/D of I
The writer of the Declaration of Independence looked to this English philosopher for inspiration.
John Locke
Match the branches of government with Articles of the Constitution.
Must get all three.
Article I: Legislative Branch
Article II: Executive Branch
Article III: Judicial Branch
Writer of the Declaration of Independence. Also an Anti-Federalist.
Thomas Jefferson
What is gerrymandering?
The drawing of legislative lines to benefit an incumbent.
Explain the importance of Marbury v Madison (1803).
Established judicial review. Gave the Supreme Court the power to decide the constitutionality of a law.
The Articles of Confederation gave most of the power to...
The states
Explain what the "Great/Connecticut Compromise" was.
This was the compromise put forth by Roger Sherman to create a bicameral legislature (two house congress) in the national government.
James Madison
Who does the president appoint?
What do the appointees have to go through in order to be appointed officially?
-Members of the cabinet, federal courts, and Supreme Court.
-Need to be approved by Senate.
Explain the court case Baker v Carr (1962).
Argument over redistricting the state of Tennessee. Equal representation of all people under the law (equal protection clause).
What TWO topics were part of the main debate when constructing the Articles of Confederation?
Representation and Federalism.
What historical event ultimately led to the framers calling for convention to create a new form of government?
Shays' Rebellion
Alexander Hamilton
Explain the "power of the pen" and the "power of the purse."
"Power of the pen:" The president can sign bills into law and pass executive orders with a signature.
"Power of the purse:" Congress holds the money. They can withhold money from the president.
What does James Madison talk about in Federalist No. 10? What is the main idea?
Factions.
Interests counteract interests.
"The causes of factions cannot be removed, and that relief is only to be sought in the means of controlling its effects."
What TWO ideas were put forth by an English philosopher and used in the D of I involving tyrannical government?
-Social contract (the bond between a government and its citizens)
-Natural rights
-If government infringes on the rights of the people, then the people have the right to overthrow and replace it.
What is the difference between enumerated, reserved, and concurrent powers?
Enumerated: Powers given to only the national gov.
Reserved: Powers given only to the states.
Concurrent: Powers given to both.
Breaks a tie in the Senate.
Vice President (Kamala Harris)
Describe the process of impeachment:
Starts in the House of Representatives. "Articles of impeachment" then go to the Senate where a trail is held.
Quote
Federalist No. 51/separation of power.
What are THREE reasons for the downfall of the Articles of Confederation?
-No executive branch
-No national court system
-Could not regulate trade
-Could not levy taxes
-Need 9/13 states to vote in favor of passing a law
- ALL states had to agree prior to creating an amendment.
Describe the two major plans presented at the Constitutional Convention.
Must describe both to earn the points.
The Virginia Plan: James Madison, favored large states, strong national government representation based off population, remove the Articles of Confederation and start new.
The New Jersey Plan: William Patterson, favored by small states, strong state government, equal representation, keep the Articles of Confederation but change them around.
Breaks a tie in the Electoral College.
The House of Representatives.
Explain the process of a bill becoming a law.
-Originates in either the House of Senate
-Goes to committee where it is then discussed/rewritten/changed around.
-voted on
-If passed, it goes to the president. The president can sign it into law or veto it.
Why is McCulloch v. Maryland such a monumental SCOTUS case?
It established supremacy of national law over state law.