Foundations of Government Flashcards
Great compromise
Equal representation for the states in the upper house, and representation based on pop. in the lower house
Reactionary
Opposing political or social liberalization or reform (a.k.a conservative)
Veto
Reject a proposal
Concurrent powers
Powers given to both national and state gov some examples are borrowing money, regulating banks, etc. Not listed in the constitution
Thomas Hobbes
Ppl are inherently evil
Delegated powers
Powers specifically granted in the constitution, no question about them
Sovereignty
Supreme power or authority, the authority of a state to govern itself or another state
Popular sovereignty
Idea that ppl are the ultimate source of authority of their gov.
Formal Amendment Process
a) 2/3 of Congress have to propose
b) Nat. Conv. called by Congress w request of 2/3 of state’s legislature
c) Ratified by 3/4 of state’s legislature
Implied Powers
Nat. gov. has many powers not listed in constitution. Gives power to make laws that are necessary
Federalism
A system of gov. in which a constitution divides the power into levels: National, state, local
Elastic Clause
Grants congress the power to pass all laws proper for carrying out
Reserved powers
All powers except those assigned to nat. gov. or prohibited
Ex: Public health/ welfare
Reactionary
Extremely conservative
Capitalism
Country is trade and industry is controlled by private owners instead of the state
