Exam 1 Flashcards
Free rider and collective action problem
situation in which the members of a group would benefit by working together to provide some outcome, but each individual is better off refusing to cooperate and reaping the benefits from those who do work (prisoner’s dilemma)
Public good
services or actions that once were provided to one person that become available to everyone
Representative democracy (consent of the governed)
legitimacy and moral right to use state power when consulted by the people (the people elect representatives)
Why do we have a government?
-promotes general welfare (help for the poor(aid) and disabled(care))
-Provides order (through military)
federalism
system of government in which power is divided bt/wn a central government and the states (each has authority and autonomy)
Cultural issues
sets of values and views about government and our role in it (ex. abortion, school prayers, same-sex marriage, etc.)
constitution vs articles of confederation
constitution places more power in the government than was previously given w/ articles of confederation
Virginia plan
favored larger states through representation based on population
new jersey plan
favored smaller states- equal representation for all states no matter the size
bill of rights
list of guarantees for all people
full faith and credit clause
article IV (4) legal marriages of one state must be treated equally in all (supreme court 2015)
privlieges and immunities clause
residents of one state must be treated equally in all others
Madison
federalist
Jackson
Antifederalist
Laboratories of democracy
policy innovation strong argument for the 10th amendment (rights not clearly given to feds is given to states)
separation of powers
powers are separated bt/wn central government and the states
checks and balances
ensure one part of government cannot get too powerful
what did Madison believe about factions?
madison believed that government was needed to control the people. he believed that tyranny was prevented by encouraging a diverse array of groups and interests (pluralism)
Civil War amendments to the Consitution
DUE PROCESS: cannot deprive people of life liberty and property w/out fair procedures
EQUAL PROTECTION UNDER THE LAW: cannot pass laws or take actions that treat similarly situated people differently
fiscal federalism
grants from the national government to the states
(block grant and categorical grant)
block grant
federal fund is given to the states and local gov for broad purposes allowing them to choose how to spend the money
categorical grant
federal fund is given for specific, narrowly defined purposes, stricter guidelines on how to use the money
Federal spending on welfare done in TANF (temporary assistance for needy families
allows states to help address child poverty and economic disadvantages
More trust in local/ states or feds?
the people place more trust in local and state governments
why are states seen as “laboratories of democracy”
- federalism allows states to experiment w/ new laws and policies at the state level
- they are testing grounds for new ideas that can be later adopted at the federal level without causing massive disruption if they fall through.
How long has the Supreme Court been in favor of protecting state power?
since the 1990’s
