Constitutional Principles
Define Separation of Powers
The division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch from exercising the core functions of another
Reasoning behind US V. Lopez?
The reasoning behind the Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Lopez was that the federal Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 was an overreach of Congress's power
What were the Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation was the United States' first constitution, establishing a weak central government with most power retained by the individual states
Who wrote Federalist 10?
James Madison
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Define Federalism
Federalism is a system of government where power is divided between a central authority and smaller, constituent political units like states or provinces. It creates a balance by giving both the national government and the regional governments their own powers
What was the Significant clause in US V. Lopez?
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The Commerce Clause
When was the Declaration of Independence ratified
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July 4th, 1776
How was the Constitution different from the Articles of Confederation
The main difference is that the Articles of Confederation created a weak central government with power residing in the states, while the Constitution established a stronger federal government with a separation of powers into three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial
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Define The Checks and Balances system
A system where governmental powers are divided among different branches (like the legislative, executive, and judicial) so that each branch has the ability to limit or influence the others, preventing any one branch from becoming too powerful.
What was the Neccesary and Proper Clause?
The necessary and proper clause gives Congress the power to make laws that are "necessary and proper" for carrying out its other, more specific powers, such as taxing or regulating commerce
What did Federalist 10 argue?
Federalist 10 argues that factions are inevitable in a free society and can be dangerous, especially when a majority faction threatens minority rights. The solution is not to eliminate liberty but to control the effects of factions by creating a large, representative republic.
What did Brutus No.1 argue
Brutus No. 1 argues that the proposed U.S. Constitution would create a national government that is too powerful and would ultimately destroy individual liberties and state sovereignty
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Define Republicanism
Republicanism is the belief in a form of government where citizens elect representatives to govern on their behalf, rather than being ruled by a monarch or dictator.
Why did James Madison oppose the Second National Bank?
James Madison opposed the Second Bank of the United States primarily on constitutional grounds, believing the power to establish a national bank was not explicitly granted to Congress by the Constitution.
Define Federalist 51
Federalist 51 is an essay by James Madison defending the Constitution's system of checks and balances and separation of powers as essential for protecting liberty
What was the Connecticut Compromise?
The Connecticut Compromise created a two-house legislature where the House of Representatives has representation based on each state's population, and the Senate has equal representation with two senators from each state
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Define Popular Sovereignty and Reserved Powers
1. Popular sovereignty is the principle that the ultimate authority of a government is created and sustained by the consent of its people, who hold the supreme power
2. Reserved powers are those powers not granted to the federal government nor prohibited to the states by the Constitution, and are thus retained by the states or the people.
The Supreme Court's holding in McCulloch v. Maryland was that Congress has the power to establish a national bank under the Necessary and Proper Clause and that a state cannot tax federal institutions.
Define Bicameralism
Bicameralism is a legislative system where the government's lawmaking body is divided into two separate chambers or houses
What is the Declaration of Independence?
The Declaration of Independence is the document adopted by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, which announced that the 13 American colonies were severing ties with Great Britain and forming a new nation.
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