Foundations of Democracy
This democratic ideal means government gets its power from the people.
Consent of the Governed
This replaced the Articles of Confederation
The Constitution
House Term Length
Law limiting presidential military prowess
War Powers Resolution
Case that established national supremacy
McCullough v. Maryland
John Locke said government must protect these rights.
Natural Rights (life, liberty, property)
The Constitution changed the US governmental structure from a loose collection of states to this:
A strong central government
All revenue bills start here
H.o.R. (House)
President cannot veto this type of resolution
Constitutional Amendment Proposal
Case limiting the power of the Commerce Clause
US v. Lopez
Theory where many groups compete for power.
Pluralist Theory
Amendments need approval by this fraction of states
3/4ths of states
Congress can override this with a 2/3 majority
Presidential veto
Social media lets presidents do this directly
Appeal to/Communicate to the public
US v. Lopez was about this law initiall
Gun Free School Zone Act of 1990
Federalist 10 argued this controls factions.
Large Republic
This system divides power between national and state governments.
Federalism
Case that decided "one person, one vote."
Baker v. Carr
The president uses this speech every year to outline their vision
State of the Union
Shaw v. Reno tried to gerrymander to right which historical wrongs?
Anti-Federalists feared this type of government.
Strong Central Government
Part of the Constitution most used to expand national power.
Commerce Clause
Drawing districts to favor a party is called this
Gerrymandering
A check Congress has on the Presidency
Impeachment
Term for growing ideological divide in politics
Political Polarization