Federalism
What is the purpose of new federalism (deconstructive federalism from the new deal to present day?
New Federalism is a political philosophy of devolution, or the transfer of certain powers from the United States federal government back to the states.
What was the result of the 3/5ths compromise?
Federalist 10 was written by?
James Madison
George washing to was in favor of factions and partisan debates because it promoted freedom of speech and equality of ideas. True or False?
False - Washington warned against partisan fighting in his farewell address.
What is the problem with elite democracy?
It is ran by a small group of people - the powerful and wealthy. These interest groups control the government without influence from the general populace
If the federal government is giving a portion of funding and a state is providing the remainder of the funding what type of power is being used/depicted?
Concurrent powers - meaning they are working together on the same project.
What are the 3 branches of the government and their functions?
Executive - enforces rules
Legislative - Makes the rules
Judicial - reviews the rules
Brutus 1 was written in support of what?
The anti federalist movement
The court cases that help illustrate the transition of government powers over time are what?
McCulloch v. Madison and U.S. V Lopez
If the states pass a law that is later over ruled by the federal government it is a demonstration of what?
The supremacy clause
What is the "best" form of grant provided by the federal government?
Block Grants because they do not regulate the spending on given money
What is 1 check that the president can do toward the legislative branch?
Veto laws
What type of representative system existed under the articles of confederation?
Unicameral or Bicameral
In what way did Shays Rebellion help lay the foundation for the federal government?
The lack of military funding left the country with no power to protect itself against security concerns. Shays rebellion helped the federalist make the case for a stronger central government - ultimately resulting in the ratification of the constitution
Powers that are not specifically granted to the federal government by the Constitution are...
Reserved powers
What is duel federalism
Dual federalism, also known as layer-cake federalism or divided sovereignty, is a political arrangement in which power is divided between the federal and state governments in clearly defined terms, with state governments exercising those powers accorded to them without interference from the federal government.
What are the two congressional houses and what is the structure of their representation?
House of Representatives - population
Senate - 2 representatives per state
What are categorical grants?
funds the federal government gives to state and local governments to spend on specific activities within specific programs
a stronger state government and a weaker central government because they were fearful of the US government becoming a new version of the monarchy they left behind.
What are Enumerated powers
the powers granted to the Federal government, and specifically Congress
What is considered marble cake federalism?
Cooperative federalism, also known as marble-cake federalism, is defined as a flexible relationship between the federal and state governments in which both work together on a variety of issues and programs.
Marbury v. Madison, 5 U.S. 137, was a landmark U.S. Supreme Court case that established the principle of judicial review in the United States. What does this mean?
American courts have the power to strike down laws and statutes that they find to violate the Constitution of the United States.
Constitution Ratification was completed in
Written in 1787
Ratified 1788
the commerce clause.
Political powers granted to the United States government that aren't explicitly stated in the Constitution.
Implied powers