Types of Government
A system of government by the whole population
What is democracy?
These are powers that are specifically written in the US Constitution as powers of Congress
What are expressed/enumerated powers?
The four characteristics of this are population, territory, government, and sovereignty.
What is a state?
This was sent to King George III to complain about British rule of the colonies, among other things.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
Bowling alleys and roller rinks provide family entertainment and recreation.
What is none? (private business)
A system of government ruled by a single, powerful leader
What is dictatorship?
Any power not specifically given to Congress or denied to the states is this type of state-held power.
What are reserved powers?
This system of political organization is where central and regional government have shared or divided authority. Example: United States
What is a federal government?
This was the original Constitution of the U.S - it was later overturned.
What is the Articles of Confederation?
You can thank this entity for what you are doing right now, sitting in a desk playing this game, learning about government!
What is state government?
A system of government ruled by an elite group. This is the most common type of government system throughout history.
What is oligarchy?
Examples of these types of powers include immigration and acquiring territory - they aren't written in the Constitution nor do they help Congress carry out powers written in the Constitution.
What are inherent powers?
This was a political party that argued to keep a decentralized, weak government - with some changes to make the government more adaptable.
Who are the anti-federalists?
The Affordable Care Act is a health care initiative to provide insurance to millions of Americans.
What is federal government?
The absence of government.
These powers are shared between states and the national government
What are concurrent powers?
This system of political organization is where all members have equal representation and power, and are held together through alliances. Example: European Union.
What is a confederation?
This political party argued for strong government, included Hamilton and Madison.
Who are the Federalists?
What is local government?
A type of democracy in which the people vote for representatives who in turn create and vote on the laws.
What is indirect democracy?
The elastic clause of the US Constitution gives these types of powers to Congress.
What are implied powers?
This system of political organization is where one central government makes decisions for all local and regional governments.
What is unitary?
This compromise negotiated a government system that appealed to both large and small states.
What is the Connecticut Compromise/Great Compromise?
Interstate highways are repaired and planted by this entity.
What is federal government?