what is...
powers not explicitly given to the national government belong to the state or the people.
The 10th amendment
what is natural rights?
things people can do without interference from the government or other people. You are born with these.
what is impeachment?
A check that congress has over the president and judges. Congress can formally accuse the president of wrong doing and put them on trail.
the 14th amendment has 2 clauses. what are they? and what does each do?
The Due process Clause and The Equal Protection Clause. The Due Process Clause ensures that states cannot deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law. The Equal Protection Clause ensures that states treat everyone the same without discrimination or unfairness.
what is powers that are shared between the national and state government?
concurrent powers
what is the electoral college?
It is the system the US uses to elect the president.
what is the declaration of independence?
the foundational document that separated the American colonies from Great Britain.
what is the difference between categorical grants and block grants?
Categorical Grants are from the federal government to the state WITH REQUIRMENTS, while Block Grants are from the federal government to the state for a large purpose WITHOUT STRINGS.
The commerce clause allows congress to regulate interstate commerce. In what court case was this clause used in? And what was the ruling for this case.
US v Lopez. Ruled that congress cannot use the commerce clause to justify a law creating gun free school zones since that is a state power and not a federal one.
the power of the government comes from the consent of the people.
what is federal revenue sharing?
congress distributes federal tax dollars to the states to address particular national concerns.
How is republicanism and direct democracy different?
Republicanism is when people elect representatives to hold government power. Direct Democracy is when the people hold government power by making policy decisions directly.
which document explains how "separation of powers and checks and balances stop abuse by majorities"
Federalist 51
splitting the power of the government into 3 branches. (The executive, legislative, and judicial branch)
what is federal mandate?
rule requiring states to comply with directions from the federal government.
What was the ruling in McCulloch v Maryland? And what was established because of it?
The court ruled that congress has the implied power to created a national bank. It established the supremacy of federal laws over the states
in what foundational document were the states more powerful then the national government?
Articles of Confederation.
what is the definition of federalism?
a form of government in which a strong central government shares some of its power with the state government.
what is shay's rebellion?
Armed uprising in Massachusetts that convinced people of the need for a stronger federal government.
How is Brutus 1 and Federalist 10 different.
Brutus 1 argues that the US is too large to be governed by a central government and that the US should remain a confederation. Federalist 10 argues that a strong central government is better suited to protect the rights of the people. It will also better protect the rights of minority groups.