9 weeks test Flashcards
Why is government necessary?
Government is necessary to prevent human depravity and anarchy, ensure justice, reward righteousness and punish unrighteousness, provide national defense and public safety. Government is necessary to address poverty, promote moral behavior, and provide order.
What are the differences between the various types of government?
people are voted into power, power is taken by force, hereditary succession, one individual in power, and the people are in power
What is the role of Christians within our pluralistic society?
To understand political processes, convert non-believers, and understand their opponents perspective.
To reveal errors in reasoning, and rely on gospel power to transform lives.
What influences and crises shaped America during the colonial and Confederation periods?
Influences- House of Burgesses, Age of Enlightenment, Virginia Plan, New Jersey Plan, Great Compromise, and Three-Fifths Compromise
Crises- Indian War, Boston Tea Party, American Revolution, Boston Massacre, Articles of Confederation, Shay’s Rebellion, Federalists vs Anti-federalists
What were the concerns and disagreements regarding the ratification of the Constitution?
Representation, Slavery, Commerce, Federalists vs Anti-federalists
What specific details does the Constitution provide regarding the structure and functioning of the American government?
The Constitution provides specific details regarding the structure and functioning of the American government through limited government, seperation of powers, checks and balances, judicial review, federalism, and popular sovereignty.
What challenges has federalism faced?
Dual federalism, interdependence, financing, federal-aid, national debt, and competition between states.
The Constitution cannot speak on what the national government can or cannot do in its relationship with the states.
How do interstate and intergovernmental relationships work?
Match the following
requires states to acknowledge one another’s public acts, records, and judicial rulings
guarantee that privileges enjoyed by the U.S. citizens must be respected in every state
legal process of returning a criminal to the state where he is charged
requires states to acknowledge one another’s public acts, records, and judicial rulings
Full Faith and Credit Clause
Privileges and Immunities Clause
&
Extradition
How is the legislative branch of government organized?
Organize these options into the right categories
House of Representatives & Senate
H.O.S.: Speaker, Majority leader, Majority whip, Minority leader, Minority whip
Senate: Majority leader, Majority whip, Minority leader, Minority whip
What are enumerated and non-legislative powers of Congress?
Organize these options into the right categories
Enumerated and Non-legislative
Enumerated: Financial Powers, Commercial Powers, Defense and Military Powers, Naturalization and Bankruptcies, Mail Service, Patents and Copyrights, Federal Courts, District of Columbia, Necessary and Proper Clause
Non-legislative: Presidential and Vice-Presidential, Ratification and Confirmation, Impeachment, Determining Qualifications, Ammendments
