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Historical background
Introduction
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This author of the Federalist Papers, argued that a large federated Republic would provide 'auxiliary precautions' against the mischiefs of faction.
Who is James Madison?
100
These types of questions dealt with by political scientists focus on what should be, rather than what is.
What are normative questions?
200
This rebellion, which took place in Massachusetts in 1786, convinced the delegates to the Constitutional Convention that the Articles of Confederation needed to be replaced by another constitution which created a strong national government.
What is Shay's Rebellion?
200
This goal of scientific research, is to make causal claims that go beyond the particular observations observed with the limited data available.
What is causal inference?
300
Radical republicanism, was an ideology associated with this group which opposed the passage of the U.S. Constitution.
Who are the anti-Federalists?
300
This political science theory, posits that party-list proportional representation electoral systems allow for a multi-party system to unfold in the legislature.
What is Duverger's Theory?
400
Despite the emergence of the whig party, the Socialist Party, and other minor parties in U.S. history, this aspect of American political institutions ensured that a two-party system would remain the norm.
What is the single-member district plurality electoral system.
400
This type of political regime combines universal suffrage, free and fair competition between political parties, and constitutional rights.
What is liberal democracy?
500
The transition in the meaning of liberalism, from classical liberalism (with a minimal role for government), to contemporary liberalism (with a more expansive role for government) is associated with this 'progressive era' U.S. President.
Who is Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt?
500
This type of relationship between an "X" and "Y" variable, is found where some other "Z" variable conditions the effect of X on Y.
What is an interaction relationship?