Functions of Government
What is Political Science?
The Analysis of Political Systems
Connections between political events and conditions
Constructs a system of general principles
What is the "cost" of protection?
Taxation :)
What is justice?
The concept of "fair" distribution of benefits and burdens in society, "fairness"
What is Federalism?
A form of government that divides sovereign power across at least two political units (states and federal)
What is the name of the SI Leader for this course?
Jaidalyn Bradley :)
What is the difference between power and authority?
Power: The ability to control others
Authority (elected): Recognized right
What was the Proclamation of 1763?
Established new claims (Canada and Florida)
Honors wartime commitments to Western Natives (Regulation of Western Settlement, required treaty)
Required trading license to travel west (Stop traders from provoking Natives)
What does the Preamble explain?
Announces the reasons for the document, explains why colonists chose to separate from England
We have the natural right by God to declare our independence from England
What is the main idea of Federalist 51?
Government must be created to have security against a gradual concentration of power
Checks and Balances
When is the Unit 1 Exam due?
March 1 at 11:59pm
What are the four "I's"?
Individuals, Interests, Ideas, and Institutions
What was the Sugar Act of 1764?
Imposed taxes on wine, coffee, sugars, and molasses
Increased the paperwork for shippers
Name 5 things Congress could do in the Articles of Confederation
Borrow Money
Request money from states
Conduct Foreign Affairs
Maintain Army and Nacy
Appoint Military Officers
Establish Courts
Establish Postal System
Control Native Affairs
Explain granted, implied, and inherent powers
Granted: National government powers listed explicitly in the Consitution
Implied: National government powers implied by, but not specifically named in, the Consitution
Inherent: National government powers that are necessary and proper for implementing laws
What are the two optional assignments in Unit 1?
Political Systems Explained?
National Treasure Declaration of Independence?
Describe the four political power theories.
Pluralist Theory: Suggests that people can influence government through many interest groups
Elite Theory: Counters that power rests in the hands of a small number of wealthy and powerful people
Bureaucratic Theory: Argues real power lies with the millions of men and women who carry out day-to-day operations
Social Movement Theory: Answers that mass popular uprisings have the potential to introduce great changes
What did the American Board of Customs do?
Enforce trade and revenue laws
Explain the Virginia and New Jersey Plans
Virginia: Three branch government, a bicameral legislature, and council of revision
New Jersey: Three branch government, unicameral legislature, executive council, and supreme court
What are the six concurrent powers?
Collect taxes
Regulate taxes
Establish and administer a judiciary
Borrow money
Provide for common good
Make and enforce laws
Crispus Attucks or Crispus Attikus?
Crispus Attucks
What are the five types of equality?
Social Equality
Political Equality
Economic Equality
Equality of Outcome
Equality of Opportunity
What were the tasks of the Continental Congress?
Declare Independence
Mobilize an Army
Organize a government
Unite 13 different colonies for one cause
Name each Article of the Consitution... in order? :)
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Relations Among the States
Amendment Process
Federal Power
Ratification
What are the Periods of Federalism... in order? :)
Dual Federalism
Cooperative Federalism
Creative Federalism
New Federalism
Progressive Federalism
When is the Federalist Papers Assignment due?
February 26 at 11:59pm