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What is the main political figure or constituent demographics
Rich, White, Old, Men
What is "the elastic clause" or Clause 18 of article 1, section 8?
Allows congress the power to stretch to meet the new needs.
Were the federalists for the documents and changes?
Depends on the certain parts of the papers but they were mostly for them.
Law that made racial discrimination against any group in hotels, motels, and restaurants illegal, and forbade many forms of job discrimination.
Civil Rights Act of 1964
What is the Articles of Confederation?
A problem with this document that preceded the Constitution was that it could not levy taxes or regulate commerce.
Who can declare war?
Congress
Identify the subject related to each of the 7 articles of the constitution.
A. I Legislative Branch, A. II Executive Branch, A. III Judicial Branch, A. IV Federalism, A. V Amending the Const
Cabinet-level agencies are responsible to
The president.
What is political socialization?
The process by which background traits influence one's political views.
What is the 10th clause how is it important?
This clause is a multiple of 5 and can punish acts if Terror in the United States and can easily protect the people.
What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers? Identify an argument of the Federalists.
Federalists argued stronger central government necessary for organization, prosperity and to protect minorities, would divide branches of government to prevent too much power in one place, will have single executive who can efficiently execute laws.
This amendment protects against illegal searches and seizures.
4th Amendment
What is Buckley v. Valeo?
This court case allowed candidates to donate unlimited amounts of money to their own campaign.
What is a expressed power
Powers stated directly in the constitution.
Who were the federalists and the anti-federalists (what did each support/oppose)
Federalists supported the ratification of the constitution (and a stronger central government), Anti-Federalists were against ratification of a new constitution (and feared a return to tyrannical policies)
An advantage that bureaucrats in federal government have over the president in policymaking decisions is that bureaucrats
Control the budgetary processHave an independence from the president that is guaranteed by the ConstitutionFind it easier to gather public support than does the presidentUsually have a continuity of service in the executive branch that the president lacksUsually have better access to the media than does the president
What is Marbury v. Madison
This case set the precedent of judicial review.
Did these documents help to shape America in a significant way?
Yes it did as it helped to bring different ideals into but also allowed the country to begin to fully flesh out.
This amendment requires a grand jury indictment for serious crimes, allows for eminent domain, protects against double jeopardy, and guarantees due process.
5th Amendment