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Foundations of Govt.
Theories of Govt.
Separation of Powers
Federalism
Documents and Cases
100
These were ineffective because they lacked a strong central government and the power to tax.
What are the Articles of Confederation?
100

He believed in a state of nature life would be, "nasty, short, and brutish."

Who was Thomas Hobbes?

100
This clause allows Congress to expand its legislative power beyond enumerated powers.
What is the elastic or "necessary and proper" clause?
100

Type of powers given only to the national government.

What are delegated powers?

100
Document outlining reasons for severing ties with England.

What is the Declaration of Independence?

200
This event convinced many that the Articles needed to be reformed or replaced.
What is Shays's Rebellion?
200

Philosopher who believed that "governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed."

Who is John Locke?

200
All tax legislation must begin here.
What is the House of Representatives?
200

Clause allowing Congress to pass laws connected to their listed powers.

What is the necessary and proper clause?

200

Case arguing states have the right to pass laws relating to immigration issues.

What is Arizona v. United States?

300
James Madison felt that the Constitution created a system that prevented "a tyranny of" this.
What is the majority?
300

Idea in the Declaration of Independence that an agreement exists between the government and government to protect natural rights.

What is social contract?

300
If a president vetoes legislation, Congress can do this to get the law passed anyway.
What is override the veto by a two-thirds vote of both houses?
300

This court ruling established that the Supreme Court has the power to review state action and that a state cannot limit established federal powers.

What is McCulloch v. Maryland?

300

Document stating "if men were angels there would be no need of government."

What is Federalist Paper 51?

400
The Anti-Federalists opposed the Constitution because they felt it did not protect these.
What are individual rights?
400

 Concept that if a government fails to uphold its duties, citizens can change or abolish it.

What is right of revolution?

400

This is the purpose of lifetime appointments for federal judges.

What is so they can be politically independent?

400

Amendment which grants states rights not given to the federal government.

What is the 10th Amendment?

400

Document promoting separation of powers, checks and balances, and limited government to prevent majority factions.

What is Federalist Paper 10?

500
They wrote the Federalist Papers.
Who are John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison?
500
Model of democracy where representative makes decisions they feel is best for voters.

What is trustee model of democracy?

500

Congress's enumerated powers are found in this part of the Constitution.

What is Article I, Section 8?

500

Court ruling striking down Congressional action in passing the Gun Free Zones Act.

What is US v. Lopez.

500

Established a "league of friendship," Congress, and gave states equal votes.

What is the Articles of Confederation?