Intro to Gov
One theory on the origins of government: theory that it evolved from the structure of families.
What is evolutionary theory?
Compromise about how enslaved people would be counted for representation and taxation.
What are the Three-Fifths Compromise?
What is the elastic clause (or necessary and proper clause)?
Powers shared by the national and state governments.
What are concurrent powers?
Loose union of independent or sovereign states.
What is a confederacy?
Philosopher who was the first to advocate for natural rights.
Who is John Locke?
Portion of the Constitution that sets up the three branches and based powers of the government.
What are the Seven Articles?
Sums of money given to state or local governments for specific purposes
What are federal grants?
Maintaining order, providing leadership, providing national security, and providing public services.
What are the functions of a state?
Philosophers who believed that people are naturally bad and individuals must give up their individual liberty for the security of government. "Solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short"
Who is Thomas Hobbes?
What is an example of unprotected free speech?
What is defamation, hate speech, or seditious speech?
Court case that stated when the national government and state government come into conflict the national government is supreme.
What is McCulloch v. Maryland?
One of the principles of democracy. Everyone must obey the law; laws are known by the poeple and fairly enforced.
What is the rule of law?
Name for the final compromise made about representation at the Constitutional Convention.
What is the Connecticut Compromise?
Amendment that ended slavery.
What is the Thirteenth Amendment?
When Congress passes laws that allow the national government to assume responsibility for a state government function.
What is preemption?
Four essential features of a state.
What is population, territory, sovereignty, and government.
Proposal for a government with a Unicameral system with an equal vote for each state
What was the New Jersey Plan?
Amendment that allowed people to vote at 18 years old.
What is the 26th Amendment?
Term for the concept that states cannot unreasonably discriminate against residents of another US State.
What is Privileges and Immunities?