Exam 1

Question 1

Free rider and collective action problem

Answer 1

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)

Question 2

Public good

Answer 2

services or actions that once were provided to one person that become available to everyone

Question 3

Representative democracy (consent of the governed)

Answer 3

legitimacy and moral right to use state power when consulted by the people (the people elect representatives)

Question 4

Why do we have a government?

Answer 4

-promotes general welfare (help for the poor(aid) and disabled(care))
-Provides order (through military)

Question 5

federalism

Answer 5

system of government in which power is divided bt/wn a central government and the states (each has authority and autonomy)

Question 6

Cultural issues

Answer 6

sets of values and views about government and our role in it (ex. abortion, school prayers, same-sex marriage, etc.)

Question 7

constitution vs articles of confederation

Answer 7

constitution places more power in the government than was previously given w/ articles of confederation

Question 8

Virginia plan

Answer 8

favored larger states through representation based on population

Question 9

new jersey plan

Answer 9

favored smaller states- equal representation for all states no matter the size

Question 10

bill of rights

Answer 10

list of guarantees for all people

Question 11

full faith and credit clause

Answer 11

article IV (4) legal marriages of one state must be treated equally in all (supreme court 2015)

Question 12

privlieges and immunities clause

Answer 12

residents of one state must be treated equally in all others

Question 13

Madison

Answer 13

federalist

Question 14

Jackson

Answer 14

Antifederalist

Question 15

Laboratories of democracy

Answer 15

policy innovation strong argument for the 10th amendment (rights not clearly given to feds is given to states)

Question 16

separation of powers

Answer 16

powers are separated bt/wn central government and the states

Question 17

checks and balances

Answer 17

ensure one part of government cannot get too powerful

Question 18

what did Madison believe about factions?

Answer 18

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)

Question 19

Civil War amendments to the Consitution

Answer 19

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

Question 20

fiscal federalism

Answer 20

grants from the national government to the states
(block grant and categorical grant)

Question 21

block grant

Answer 21

federal fund is given to the states and local gov for broad purposes allowing them to choose how to spend the money

Question 22

categorical grant

Answer 22

federal fund is given for specific, narrowly defined purposes, stricter guidelines on how to use the money

Question 23

Federal spending on welfare done in TANF (temporary assistance for needy families

Answer 23

allows states to help address child poverty and economic disadvantages

Question 24

More trust in local/ states or feds?

Answer 24

the people place more trust in local and state governments

Question 25

why are states seen as “laboratories of democracy”

Answer 25

• 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.

Question 26

How long has the Supreme Court been in favor of protecting state power?

Answer 26

since the 1990’s