Khan Academy L1, L2

Question 1

Republicanism

Answer 1

The principle of governing through elected representatives

Question 2

Social contract

Answer 2

An agreement between people and government in which citizens consent to be governed so long as the government protects their natural rights

Question 3

Alexander Hamilton

Answer 3

-Promoted replacing the articles of with a stronger central gov
- coauthored the federalist papers

Question 4

Federalist papers

Answer 4

Argued in favor of ratifying the constitution

Question 5

Thomas Jefferson

Answer 5

Principal author of the declaration of independence

Question 6

James Madison

Answer 6

Wrote bill of rights

Question 7

The declaration of Independence

Answer 7

Ideals: popular sovereignty, and social contract
- establishes 3 separate branches

Question 8

Participatory democracy

Answer 8

A form of government that emphasizes broad, direct participation in politics and society
- most or all citizens participate

Question 9

Plural ist democracy

Answer 9

Political power rests with competing interest groups so that no one group dominates political decisions

Question 10

Elite democracy

Answer 10

Small # of people, usually those who are wealthy and educated, influence political decision making

Question 11

Federalist no. 10

Answer 11

Argued that a strong representative gov would be able to control the effects of factions ~ James Madison

Question 12

Brutus no. 1

Answer 12

Anti-federalist essay which argued against a strong central government based on the belief that it wouldn’t be able to meet the needs of all US citizens

Question 13

Problems of the articles of confederation

Answer 13

-couldn’t tax
-couldn’t regulate trade
-no army
-no executive or judicial branch

Question 14

Limited government

Answer 14

The constitution limits the power of the federal gov

Question 15

F10 argument:

Answer 15

A large republic could control factions (bad), and evenly distribute power between the federal government and states

Question 16

B1 argument:

Answer 16

Having a centralized gov is bad because it’s too far removed from individual citizens to meet their needs

Question 17

Whigs

Answer 17

Preferred a strong centralized you

Question 18

Progressives

Answer 18

Preferred a strong centralized government

Question 19

Article 5

Answer 19

Amendment process

Question 20

Great compromise

Answer 20

Created a two-house legislature
-Senate: equal representation
- house: representation proportional to pop.

Question 21

Constitution date

Answer 21

1787

Question 22

Federalist 51

Answer 22

Checks and balances

Question 23

Legislative powers 1,2,3

Answer 23

1: pass laws
2: declare war
3: impeach president and justices

Question 24

Legislative powers 4,5,6,7

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4: approve presidential appointments
5: ratify treaties
6: levy taxes
7: establish # of supreme court

Question 25

Executive powers 1,2,3

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1: veto legislation 2: command armed forces 3: Grant pardons

Question 26

Executive powers 4,5

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4: appoint judges 5: conduct foreign affairs and negotiate treaties

Question 27

Impeachment

Answer 27

The bringing of formal chargesagainst agovernment officer for alleged crimes or abuses of power

Question 28

Removal

Answer 28

Removing a government officer from office after impeachment proceedings resulted in a conviction

Question 29

Full Faith and credit clause

Answer 29

United the states under a single system, treat each other with respect

Question 30

Privileges and immunities

Answer 30

citizens of one state can make, work,or travel through other States

Question 31

The fugitive slave clause

Answer 31

A slavowner had the right to "reclaim" an enslaved person who had escaped to a free state

Question 32

Concurrent powersexamples

Answer 32

Tax, make and enforce laws, charter banks, and borrow $

Question 33

Exclusive powers

Answer 33

Powers reserved to the federal or state governments, not shared by both

Question 34

Block grants

Answer 34

Federal grants issued to states to support broad programs

Question 35

Categorical grants

Answer 35

Federal grants restricted to specific purposes

Question 36

Exclusive federal powers 1,2,3 (out of 7)

Answer 36

1: coining money 2: interstate and foreign trade 3: declaring war

Question 37

Concurrent powers 1,2,3 (out of 6)

Answer 37

1: lawmaking 2: chartering banks 3: eminent domain