Powers
The supreme power of an independent state to regulate its internal affairs without foreign interference.
what are Sovereign power
gives Congress the power to regulate all business activities that cross state lines
what is commerce clause
A democratic gov in which citizens choose among candidates in an election
what is representative democracy
papers written by James Madison to back federalism
what is Federalist 51
Count each slave as three-fifths of a person in a state's population for the purposes of determining the number of house members and the distribution of taxes
what is 3/5 compromise
the power to enforce laws and provide for public safety
what are Police powers
This broad statement has been used to justify many assertions of presidential power.
what is executive powers clause
A democratic government in which citizens are directly involved in making choices about government policy through some form of referenda.
what is participatory democracy
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
what are natural rights
Congress would have two houses; a senate and House of Representatives . ( also known as the Connecticut compromise)
what is great compromise
Responsibilities for particular policy areas , such as transportation , that are shared by federal, state and local governments.
what are Concurrent powers
also known as the elastic Clause
what is necessary and proper clause
A democratic government in which each citizen has an equal amount of influence over government policy
what is pluralist democracy
supporters of the Constitution
what are federalist
each state would have equal representation
what is new jersey plan
Constitutional power given to Congress to raise and spend money
what is power of the purse
Constitutional clause that states that federal law takes precedence over all other laws.
what is national supremacy clause
A democratic government in which some citizens ( such as the wealthy , better educated , or certain social groups) have disproportionate influence over government policy
what is elitist democracy
non supporters of the constitution
what are anti federalists
Proposal to create a strong national government
what is virginia plan
Powers given to the national government alone
what are enumerated powers
states must respect one another's laws, granting citizens the "full faith and credit" of their home state's laws if they go to another state.
what is Full faith and credit clause
Citizens vote directly on laws
what is direct democracy
Powers not specifically mentioned in the constitution
what are implied powers
An agreement between the people and their government signifying their consent to be governed
what is social contract