article of confederation
What is it an organization of?
It is a loose organization of states.
What is federalism?
an agreement where power is distributed to the federal and state governments
How many members are in the House of Reps and the Senate?
House: 435
Senate: 100
What are the four roles?
Partisan, trustee, delegate, and politico.
What are civil rights?
Policies designed to protect people from discriminatory treatment by government, business, or individuals
Regardless of a states size, what can they still have?
Representatives and votes
Why do we have federalism?
To protect the liberty of the individual from arbitrary power
What’s the Reapportionment act of 1929?
Kept house at 435 representatives.
Census is taken every 10 years.
Only represent specific districts.
What’s the result of a divided government?
Gridlock: unwillingness to compromise so bills can move forward
What are conceptions of equality?
Equal opportunity- same chances given
Equal Results: same outcome
What does the A of C say the main purpose of the 13 states coming together is?
For defense as an alliance
What are powers of the national government?
Expressed powers, implied powers, and inherent powers.
What is Gerrymandering?
It’s the act of purposely drawing voting district boundaries to favor 1 political party.
How is congressional behavior influenced by partisanship?
Party ideology is the main influence on Congress members and affects their beliefs and which policies they support.
What’s the civil rights movement?
A nationwide movement for equal rights for African Americans and for an end to racial segregation.
What’s considered the most important success of the A. of C.?
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787
What are the constitutional clauses?
Commerce clause: gives congress power to regulate commerce with foreign nations, several states, and with indian tribes
Supremacy clause: states that constitution and laws of the US shall be the supreme law of the land
What are 3 powers of Congress?
1. raise and collect taxes
2. regulate commerce
3. can declare war
4. establish the military
5. set you courts
6. post office
7. borrow money
How is congressional behavior influenced by a divided government?
Often leads to partisan voting when members block the presidential appointments and vote to oppose presidential initiatives.
Which amendment supports civil rights?
14th Amendment.
What are the 4 weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
Weak government, no federal military, no national currency, different laws in each state.
Full faith and credit clause: states recognize civil judgements
Extradition: states work together to catch criminals
How do the role conceptions of members of congress relate accountability to their constituents?
partisan: acts on ideas of political group
trustee: votes independently
delegate: votes based on constituents views.
politico: balances basic elements of the others.
Civil rights movement origins?
- great migration and harlem renaissance.
- world wars and reintegration of black troups.
- unions, socialism, and red scare