Purposes of Gov
If the government provides stimulus checks to its citizens that is an example of which purpose?
(Support the Economy or Provide Public Services)
Support the Economy
What do citizens do to show they live in a representative government?
Vote
Who has the power in a Democratic Government vs. Authoritarian?
Authoritarian = One leader has the power
What is federalism?
The creation of the federal and state government.
Congress can make laws that are necessary and _________ for carrying out its powers.
Powerful or Proper?
Proper
Are purposes of government laws or ideals in a Democratic government?
Ideals
Who are the consent of the governed?
Citizens
In an absolute monarchy, who is in charge?
Only the King/Queen.
When the Central (also called federal or national) government has complete control, and the states have none, that is an example of:
A) Unitary
B) Confederal
C) Federal
Unitary
What was the main topic that McCulloch v Maryland started over?
(1 word answer)
Banking
The U.S. military is an example of what purpose of government?
Prepare for a Common Defense
What does Rule of Law ensure?
No one person is above the law no matter their race, sexuality, gender, power, social status, etc.
There are two bodies in charge of a Constitutional Monarchy, the King/Queen, and who?
Delegates powers are powers that only the _________ has
Federal Government
Who did the Supreme Court side with in McCulloch v Maryland?
McCulloch (the federal government)
People protesting in the streets is an example of what purpose of government?
Protect Rights
Which principle ensures that citizens have equal rights that cannot be taken away?
Natural Rights
What do leaders have in common when they rule in a Theocracy?
They are all religious.
Powers that neither the Federal or State governments can have are called ___________ powers.
Denied powers.
In the United States, does the Federal or State government have the final say when it comes to laws passed?
Federal
Which purpose of government is ALSO a principle of government?
Rule of Law
What is the difference between Checks and Balances and Separation of Powers?
Separations of Powers = The three branches are separated by jobs/roles.
Checks and Balances = Those three branches can check the power of the other and balance it with its own.
TLDR; Separation of power is only that, while Checks and Balances ensures no one power is stronger than another.
What is the difference between a DIRECT and INDIRECT democracy?
Direct = The citizens vote on EVERY issue
Indirect = Citizens vote for representatives, who then vote on issues on their behalf.
What are the names of powers that both the Federal and State governments have?
Concurrent
McCulloch argues that the national bank is necessary and proper for the Federal government to provide to citizens.
What does this mean?
It was not written in the Constitution, but it was needed enough that congress could create it.