Concepts of Gov
What is Sovereignty
supreme political authority
How was government structured under the Articles of Cofederation
State Sovereignty and a Simplistic National Government
Who is the father of the constitution?
James Medison
Connecticut Compromise
Bicameral Legislature
House by population
Senate by equal representation
Executive compromise
Electoral college
Types of Governments that US had in order
1. Unitary Form
2. Confederal
3. Federal
What were the National Problems?
Congress could not force the states to meet military quotas. Congress could not regulate commerce between the states or with other nations (All states coined their own money) Congress would not directly tax the people. (Could not pay soldiers)
What were Characteristics of people at the Constitutional Convention
White, men, wealthy, well-educated
Types of Powers in the Constitution
Delegated Powers, Reserved Powers, Concurrent Powers
Federalists
FOR the constitution. Papers written under Publius (Madison, Hamilton, Jay)
What are the characteristics of the American Political System
Conflict, competition, community, cooperation, compromise
What were the State Problems?
Excessively Democratic, Powerful state Legislatures
What is the Virginia Plan?
A bicameral legislation based on population and more reps in the house
McCulloch v Maryland
Landmark Supreme Court case that established that the federal government is supreme over state governments. Also affirmed the existence of implied powers for congress under the "necessary and proper" clause.
Anti-Federalists
AGAINST the constitution. Wanted to use British Constitution as the model
What are the elements of State?
Population, Territory, Permanence, Political Organization, Sovereignty
What was Shays' Rebellion?
Daniel Shays marched on armory to rebel against the taxes imposed on farmers after the revolution.
What is the New Jersey Plan?
Unicameral(one house) equal reps, resembles the articles of confederation
Importance of Marbury v Madison
Established the doctrine of judicial review. Judicial branch can declare acts of Congress and the Executive branch unconstitutional.
What kinds of laws can congress NOT pass?
Suspend habeas corpus, Ex post facto law, Bill of attainder
How many governments are active in the US?
89,000
Misc Question: What are the problems and Benefits of Federalism
Benefits: Protects Liberty, Distributes Power, Increases participation, Improves efficiency, Manages conflict, Allows for policy innovation, Responds locally (Pg. 30 in KH)
Problems: Obstructs action, Frustrates national policy, Obstruct uniform policy
Commerce Compromise
Congress will not prohibit the importation of such persons until 1808, congress could tax importation of such persons ($10 per head)
Order of the articles of the constitution
Legislative, Executive, Judicial, Interstate relations, Amendment Process, National Supremacy, Ratification Process (Pg. 15 in KH)
Supremacy of National law
US constitution, laws passed by congress, states constitution, laws passed by state congress, city ordinances