Foundation of Gov.
This theory says political power rests with a small, elite group.
What is elitism?
The first U.S. government that created a weak central government.
What are the Articles of Confederation?
Powers specifically listed in the Constitution given directly to the federal government.
What are enumerated powers?
A system where national and state governments share power.
What is federalism?
This Supreme Court case established implied powers of the federal government, it wasn’t just about a bank.
What is McCulloch v. Maryland?
This theory argues that many groups compete for political power.
What is pluralism?
The 1786 rebellion that exposed the ongoing weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation was led by this man.
Who is Daniel Shay?
Powers not listed but implied through the Necessary and Proper Clause.
What are implied powers?
A system where state and national governments operate independently prom each other.
What is dual federalism?
Supreme Court case limiting Congress’s commerce power due to abuse of the power
What is US V Lopez?
The idea that people give up some freedoms in exchange for protection (given by the government).
What is the social contract?
The 1787 meeting where the Constitution was created.
What is the Constitutional Convention?
The system where each branch can limit the others (Think of how the supreme court can declare things the house passes unconstitutional).
What are checks and balances?
Federalist 10, written by this man, argued that the best way to handle factions was to create more of them.
Who is James Madison?
The president appoints these authoritative figures who work for “justice”. The only part of the 3 branches not selected by the people.
Who are Supreme Court Judges?
The belief that government gets its authority from the people.
What is popular sovereignty?
The plan favoring large states with representation based on population.
What is the Virginia Plan?
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution, which were necessary for the Anti-Feds to agree to the new Constitution.
What is the Bill of Rights?
A modern approach that returns power to the states (Hint: think Ronald Reagan).
What is new federalism?
This man’s “Farewell Address” warned against the establishment of political parties and foreign policy.
Who is George Washington?
Rights that people are born with, such as life and liberty.
What are natural rights?
The compromise creating a bicameral legislature, divided into the House of Representatives and Senate, what we know as “Congress”..
What is the Great Compromise?
To balance the overall votes between the North and the South, enslaved Americans were counted as this fraction of a person.
What is the 3/5 Compromise?
The Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 was an example of one of these, which is a regulation states must comply with.
What are federal mandates?
The paper wrote arguing large republics are the best way to control factions.
What is Federalist No. 10?