Foundations of Democracy
Which document was replaced because it gave too much power to the states?
Articles of Confederation
What is the "Elastic Clause" and which branch does it empower?
Necessary and Proper Clause; Congress
This is the "great writ" that prevents the government from holding a prisoner without showing cause.
This 1819 case confirmed that Congress has implied powers under the "Necessary and Proper" clause.
McCulloch v. Maryland
This group wrote a series of essays (The Federalist Papers) to persuade the public to support the new Constitution.
Federalists
This 1776 document, primarily authored by Thomas Jefferson, stated that "all men are created equal" and established the philosophy of popular sovereignty.
Declaration of Independence
This term describes a situation where the White House and Congress are controlled by different parties.
Divided Government
Which clause of the 14th Amendment was used to decide Brown v. Board of Education?
Equal Protection Clause
Which case established the principle of Judicial Review?
Marbury v. Madison
A group of people with similar interests who try to influence government policy
Interest Groups
Define the balance between these two democratic concepts: the idea that the largest group should make decisions, while ensuring the smaller groups are not oppressed
Majority Rule v. Minority Rights
This clause in Article VI states that federal law takes precedence over state law when the two conflict.
Supremacy Clause
This concept ensures that the government follows the will of the 51% while protecting the basic freedoms of the other 49%.
Majority Rule vs. Minority Rights
These are powers specifically listed in the Constitution, such as the power to declare war.
Enumerated Powers
Interest groups are a primary example of this theory of democracy, where many groups compete for influence.
Contrast these three theories of democracy: one where many groups compete for power, one where a wealthy few rule, and one where so many groups are so strong that the government is weakened.
Pluralism, Elitism, and Hyperpluralism
A Senator uses a long speech to delay a vote on a judicial nominee. What is this?
Fillibuster
This 1990s-era trend involves the federal government returning power and "Rights" back to the states.
Devolution
In McCulloch v. Maryland, the Court ruled that the federal government is supreme over the states based on this Article VI clause.
Supremacy Clause
When interest groups are so powerful that the government cannot function, it results in this.
Hyperpluralism
This 1786 uprising by Massachusetts farmers exposed the military and economic weaknesses of the central government under the Articles of Confederation
Shays' Rebellion
When the Supreme Court relies on past decisions to formulate a ruling on a new case, they are following which legal principle?
Stare Decisis
Which specific clause of the 14th Amendment is used to apply the Bill of Rights to the states through "Selective Incorporation"?
Due Process Clause
If the Court issues a ruling that the President refuses to enforce, the resulting standoff is a form of what?
Unlike a Federal system, this type of system "links" all power to one central government office.