Types of Democacy
This type of democracy emphasizes widespread citizen involvement in politics.
What is participatory democracy?
This constitutional principle prevents any one branch from becoming too powerful.
What are checks and balances?
This system divides authority between different levels of government.
What is federalism?
Declared independence from Britain.
A: What is the Declaration of Independence?
This group favored a stronger central government and supported the ratification of the Constitution.
Who are the Federalists?
This theory holds that policy-making is primarily driven by competition among interest groups.
What is pluralist democracy?
rights argued all individuals are born with.
What are life, liberty, and property?
These are powers explicitly listed in the Constitution as belonging to the national government.
What are enumerated powers?
The U.S.'s first attempt at a government.
What is the Articles of Confederation?
This group opposed a strong central government and feared the loss of individual liberties.
Who are the Anti-Federalists?
This model of democracy sees a small number of wealthy or influential individuals holding the most power.
What is elite democracy?
This foundational principle states that government derives its power from the consent of the governed.
What is popular sovereignty?
These are responsibilities held by both the federal and state governments.
What are concurrent powers?
Tcreated a stronger federal government to replace the Articles of Confederation.
What is the U.S. Constitution?
This Federalist Paper argued that a large republic would best protect against factions.
What is Federalist No. 10?
Town hall meetings where citizens vote directly on issues are examples of this type of democratic model.
What is participatory democracy?
This Enlightenment philosopher developed the idea of the social contract and natural rights
Who is John Locke?
This clause gives Congress flexibility to make laws needed to execute its powers.
What is the Necessary and Proper Clause?
This document justifies rebellion against unjust rulers, stating that government must protect natural rights.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
This Anti-Federalist paper warned that a centralized government would threaten individual freedoms.
What is Brutus No. 1?
Critics of this form of democracy argue it allows powerful groups to dominate the policy-making process at the expense of the public interest.
What is pluralist democracy?
This principle ensures that government authority is limited and subject to the law.
What is the rule of law?
This constitutional provision resolves conflicts by prioritizing federal law over state law.
What is the Supremacy Clause?
structural issues of the Articles of Confederation that prompted the Constitutional Convention.
What are the inability to tax, enforce national laws, or maintain a national military?
This set of amendments was added to secure individual rights and guarantee ratification by the states.
What is the Bill of Rights?