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Before the Constitution
Federalism
Elements of Government
Ratification of the Constitution and Beyond
Theories and Compromises
100
Group that opposed the ratification of the constitution
Who are the anti-federalists
100

Powers shared between the state and national government are known as

Concurrent Powers

100
Each branch of government has power to limit the power of the other two branches of government
What is checks and balances
100

This document argued in favor of the republican government as it would provide the best way to deal with factions

Federalist 10

100
This theory suggests that the wealthiest individuals control policy.
What is the Elite Theory
200
stated the colonists rationale to protect their natural rights by instituting a new government
What is the Declaration of Independence
200

The powers explicitly granted to the national government under the United States Constitution

Delegated/ Enumerated

200

requirements by the national government of the states (can be funded or unfunded)

Mandates

200

This document argued in favor of a strong Executive Branch with the capacity to lead the nation in times of trouble

Federalist 70

200

This theory refers to the idea that  there is an implicit agreement among the people in a society to give up some freedoms to maintain social order

social contract theory

300
Document that created strong states governments and a weak, ineffective central government
What is the Articles of Confederation
300

Powers that are left to the state by way of the 10th amendment

Reserved Powers

300

national funding that is restricted to specific categories of expenditures, is preferred by the national government, and is the most commonly used form of funding

Categorical Grants

300
the supreme court established the power of judicial review for itself in this landmark case
What is Marbury vs. Madison
300
A resolution of the New Jersey and Virginia Plans creating a bicameral congress with equal representation in the Senate and apportionment based on population in the House of Representatives
What is the Connecticut "Great" Compromise
400

Event that exposed the flaws of the AOC, and highlighted the need for a national military

What is Shay's Rebellion

400

This type of grant gives less oversight from the larger government and provide flexibility to each subsidiary government body

Block Grants

400
Political definition of granting power to an independent executive branch, legislative branch, and judicial branch.
What is separation of powers
400
voting rights, requirements, and eligibility were left to these governmental agents by the founders.
What are the states
400

a model of democracy in which no one group dominates politics and organized groups compete with each other to influence policy

What is the pluralist democracy

500
Conflict that encouraged the British crown to impose taxes on the American colonists
What is the French and Indian War "Seven Year's War"
500

This clause gives Congress the power to pass all laws needed for carrying out the functions of government

Elastic Clause/ Necessary and Proper Clause

500

these institutions connect citizens to their government

linkage institutions

500

The great compromise created a _______________ legislation comprised of _______________________

Bicameral, House of Reps and Senate

500

Theory suggests that citizens give consent to be governed

Popular Sovereignty