AP Gov 1
Three types of democracy
Participatory, pluralist, and elite
The first ten amendments to the Constitution
Bill of Rights
Branch of government responsible for interpreting laws
Judicial
Branch of government responsible for making laws
Legislative
Branch of government responsible for enforcing laws
Executive
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The foundational document that pushed for states' rights and advocated for small independent republics.
Brutus 1
This group opposed the new Constitution & believed
in States’ Rights
Anti-Federalists
Type of democracy that emphasizes direct participation in politics and civil society
Participatory democracy
Emphasizes the role of groups in policymaking
Pluralist democracy
Emphasizes limited participation in politics and civil
society
Elite democracy
The amendment that grants protection from unlawful search and seizure.
What is the 4th amendment?
This group wanted a strong national government over a large republic where the influence of factions would be reduced.
Federalists
What is the legislative body with two houses is known as
Bicameral
Foundational document that established a unicameral Congress in which each state had 1 vote
Articles of Confederation
Foundational document that influenced the U.S.'s independence
Declaration of Independence
Each branch is given the ability to block or influence actions of the other branches
Checks & balances
What is the late policy (must answer in full to receive points. NO partials)?
Anything after the due date is late & receives no more than a B.
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After a unit ends (or whenever I make the announcement) the assignment is permanently locked.
We claim to be a __________________ but are more similar to a ___________________.
Democracy; Republic
Event that showed the weakness of the federal government under the Articles of Confederation
Shay's Rebellion
Powers directly stated in the Constitution
Expressed powers
Powers not directly stated in the Constitution; claimed by Congress; based on necessary and proper clause
Implied powers
3 things that the strike is attempting to accomplish.
Better pay, smaller class sizes, more hiring, etc.
How long does someone sit on the Supreme Court
As long as they want
What do the 3 branches of government do?
Legislative: Writes laws
Executive: Enforces laws
Judicial: Interprets laws
The Articles of Confederation did not provide powers to the federal government, name two.
Right to impose taxes and to not have separation of powers
Clause that allows Congress to make laws necessary to carry out their expressed powers
Necessary and Proper Clause
Clause that says when Federal and State laws conflict, the Federal law is superior
Supremacy Clause
Mr. Nava's Birthday AND favorite R&B artist (100 points if you only get 1)
What is November 28th? Who is Kehlani?