chapter 1 Flashcards
what is the united states of America?
The largest economy in the world over 17.4 trillion. The united states is born on ideas
what is the roll of the government
republic/a government in which citizens rule indirectly make decisions through their elected representatives
pluralism
suggest that people influence government with many interest groups to champion everything from fighting global warming to abortions
elit theory
counters that power actually rest in the hands of a small number of wealthy and powerfull individuals
bureaucratic theory argues
that the rule lies with men and women who carry out day to day operations in modern government
social movement
emphasizes the power of citizens have when they rise and protest
the four L’s
ideas, institution interest individuals
ideas
we stress 7 essentials ideas liberty, democracy, individualism , limited government and the American dream equality and faith in GOD
institutions
like president or senator, institutions is the organization norms and rules that structure political action
interest
are known as rational choice theory self interest public interest unions self interest
individuals
influence politely outcome, presidents and senators
increasing diversity
population changes more minority’s over power whites in the years to come
self government
idea that government flows from the people
limited government
is when we don’t want government dictating very aspect of our lives
individualism
the idea that individuals are responsible for their own well being not the government
solidarity
Americans come together to help each other in time of need
equality
all citizens enjoy same privileges and status before the law
political equality
means everyone has the same political rights
economic equality
that there are no or small differences between wealthy and regular citizens
compact
in agreement that provides for joint actions to achieve defined goals
covenant
religious or mortal authority agreement / compact
American exceptionalism
from the bible “city on hill” how you live your life should be an example to the world
the constitution
is a blueprint for our government
American revolution
is what lead to war with conflict with britin /colonial revolt 1765 and 1783 American patriots won independence from great Britain.
mercantalism
An economic theory in wich the government restrains imports and promotes exports to maintain wealth ans power.
1754-1763 proclamation
colonial American militas fought side by side with the british army and defeated the French in1763.
1765 stamp act
English introduces taxes to help support their army of red coats.it was a common way to raise moneyin England .but the effort to impose one on the colonies set off a firestorm.
1766
stamp act repealed
1767 Townshend act
collected taxes from independently from colonial assemblies.
boston tea party 1773
1773 the british repealed all the Townshend duties except a tariff on tea.
1774 first continental congress
a convention of delagates from 12 to 13 colonies that met in 1774
1775 second continental congress
faced the job of declaring independence mobalizing an army organizing a government and rallying 13 different colonies around one cause
the road to revolution
the laws closed boston harbor until tea was paid for Americas refuse to submit
the age of enlightenment
is when more attention was paid to science
Thomas Jefferson 1776
drafted the declaration of independence , talked bad about Indians referd to them as savages
federalism
power divided between national and state government.
Virginia plan
madisons , plan embraced by constitutional convetion delegates from larger states
bicameral
having two legislative houses such as house and the senate
new jersey paln
it ment most government authority within stae government
uni- cameral
having a single legislative house or chamber.
electorial college
the system established by the constitution to elect the president
3 branches of government
exectutive/ president , legislative/house of representatives, judicial/ court system
the three fifths compromise
was proposed by james wilsonroger Sherman during 1787
the bill of rights
the set of right set by government that gaurennties a set of rights for all citizens
admendment
is a change to the constitution
17 admendments
17 have been passed since they wher changes that were made to change or extend government operations
confederation
a group of independent states that yield to national government although each state retains a degree of sovereign authority.
federalism
power dived between national and state government
pre amble goals
form a strong union, establish justice for all, insure domestic tranquility provide the common defense promote general welfare
artlice 1 : congress
establishes president elected every two years
article 2 the president
president must be a natural born American and at least 35 and is chosen by electors for a four year term.president is commander and chief of army and navy
article 3 the courts
article three creates the supreme court and authorizes congress to organize additional courts
article 4 relations between the states
gurantees to provide every state a republican government
article 5 admendments
authorizes admendments to the constitution
article 6; the law of the land
makes the constitution the supreme law of the land. it also specifies that there must be no religious test for holding office.
article 7: ratification
article 7 nnounced that the conctitution would go into effect after nine states had ratified, a contreversal move because the u s was still operating under article of confederation wich would be amended only by all 13 states
the anti federalist
believe republics should be involved in public affairs seek public interest shun private gain and defer to natural leaders
the federalists
team james Madison, alexander Hamilton joghn jay who became the first chief justice believes that national government can protect more effectively thatsmall local government
incorporation
billof rights also applies to state government.
pragmatism
a principle of legal interpretation based on the idea that the constitution must be put in perspective in context of contempoarary realities
diffusion
the spreading of policy ideas from one city to another. a process of us federalsism.
granted powers
national government powers listed explicitly in the constitution
commerce clause
constitution declaration empowering congress to regulate commerce with foreign nations beteen state and indian tribes
inherent powers
national government implied by but not named in the constitution
supremacy clause from article 6 section 2
is that national government prevails over any conflicting state or local government ..power should always be granted to federal government.
con current power
such as the power to tax residents
full faith and credit clause
in article 4 section 1 that each state recognize and uphold laws passed by any other state////look on page 91 in book for example of the above.
dual federalism
clear division of governing authority between national and state governments
cooperative federalism
national and state governments mingled authority
grants in -aid
national government funding provided to state and local governments
new federalism
federal government still provides funds but more control on local and state level.
block grants
funding provided by state and local governments with few restriction or requirements on spending.
progressive federalism
modern federalism national government sets broad goal for a program and relies on state innovations to achieve them.
unfunded mandate
state or local government not getting enough money to cover the cost.
devolution
transfer in power from national to state or local government
civic voluntarism
people getting together for free to do good like build a playground without any incentive
