Beginning of Democracy

Question 1

Pluralist Theory

Answer 1

Interest groups compete, conflict -> compromise

Question 2

Elite Theory

Answer 2

Small number of powerful upper class rules to self interest

Question 3

Bureaucratic

Answer 3

Bureaucrats hold power in public policy

Question 4

Hyperpluralism

Answer 4

So many groups -> gridlock/ineffective

Question 5

Magna Carta

Answer 5

1215-Limit British monarch power; lords give king permission to rule

Question 6

Parliament

Answer 6

Was advisory -> Lawmaking; English Bill of Rights (prevent overreach of power)

Question 7

John Loke

Answer 7

2nd Treatise on Gov; natural rights, role of gov. is to protect rights

Question 8

Articles of Confederation weaknesses

Answer 8

No tax, regulate commerce, raise army, unanimous amendments, no national judiciary, state and nat gov can coin money

Question 9

Connecticut Compromise

Answer 9

Bicameral legislature, House and Senate representation, ratified 1787

Question 10

Powers exclusive to House

Answer 10

Impeach/accuse, money bills start, choose President if no majority

Question 11

Powers exclusive to Senate

Answer 11

Approve treaties, try impeach, approve presidential appointments

Question 12

Powers to both House and Senate

Answer 12

Make laws, propose amendments, tax, declare war, control trade, currency, post office/army/navy, admit new states

Question 13

Presidential powers

Answer 13

Commander in Chief, pardons, nominate, negotiate treaties, executive orders, veto