Vocab.
The Necessary and Proper Clause is also known as what clause?
The Elastic Clause
Define S.O.P.
What is the purpose of each branch for an additional 30 points?
Separation of powers is the constitutional principle that divides the powers of the federal government among three branches so that no single branch has all the power.
Legislative- Make Laws
Executive- Enforce Laws
Judicial- Interprets Laws
Define the term Democracy
System of government in which political power ultimately comes from the people, who participate directly or through elected representatives.
What was the purpose of the D.O.I.?
Attack against the British king for abuses against colonists. Formally announce that the American colonies were separating from Great Britain and to explain why they believed they had the right to do so.
Under the A.O.C. power rested with whom?
State Legislatures
Define the term republic
Elected representatives make decisions for the people
What are implied powers?
Powers that the federal government has that are not specifically written in the Constitution but are reasonably inferred from its expressed powers.
What is Direct Democracy?
Citizens directly participate in making government decisions, rather than choosing representatives to make those decisions for them.
Who was the Father of the D.O.I. (100 pts) and what phrase did this writer edit when discussing natural rights? (100 pts)
Thomas Jefferson, Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
What was the original purpose of the convention in Philadelphia? Which compromises were proposed at the convention and which one ultimately was comprised for an additional 30 pts?
Attempting to revise the Articles. Virginia and NJ Plan, Connecticut or Great Compromise
Define the term Checks and Balances. Provide a way in which a branch checks another for an additional 50 points
System in the U.S. Constitution where each branch of government has powers that can limit or check the powers of the other branches.
Ex.
Congress checks the President:
President checks Congress:
Supreme Court checks Congress:
Congress checks the Supreme Court:
Describe what the 9th and 10th amendments state
Provide an example for 25pts each
9th- Rights of the People Ex. The Constitution lists certain individual rights, but the 9th Amendment recognizes that people may have other rights not specifically listed.
10th- Powers of the States Ex. States have significant authority over areas such as public education, licensing, and local government.
What are two ways in which Representative Democracy works?
Citizens elect officials, Representatives make decisions, Electing a President.
What system did the Framers implement to keep balance between the branches?
Checks and Balances
Summarize Shays Rebellion. What did Shays Rebellion prove? Additional 50 points
An uprising by farmers to prevent judges from foreclosing on farms. It showed the weaknesses of the A.O.C.
TWO PART ANSWER: Define the term federalism (200pts) give an example of an effect of federalism.
Federalism is a system of government in which power is divided between a national government and state governments.
Example:
Courts are called upon to be referees, and they gain power
It decentralizes political power
It creates more access points to government
What are Delegated Powers? Provide an example for an additional 50 pts.
Powers that the Constitution gives to the federal (national) government.
Ex.
Power is concentrated in the central government.
The Philadelphia Convention represented individuals from what kind of states? Think representation and population
Large and Small States
Factions and how they could threaten the stability of the republic. Ex. Group of citizens who are united by a common interest or passion that may be contrary to the rights of others or the interests of the community.
Define the term Extradition
Requirement that states return a person charged with a crime to the state for trial/imprisonment
Which type of powers are specifically written in the Constitution for the federal government?
Once you determine this type of term provide an example for an additional 50 pts
Enumerated Powers
Ex. Tax, Coin Money, Declare War, Regulate Interstate and Foreign Commerce
In a Federal System what are differences in roles at the various levels? What powers do both levels share for an additional 50 pts.
Federal government:
Both governments (concurrent powers):
Who established the idea of the consent to be governed? What did they define as natural rights for an additional 50 pts?
John Locke, Life, Liberty and Property
Enumerated Powers