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Republicanism

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The principle of governing through elected representatives

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Social contract

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

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Alexander Hamilton

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

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Federalist papers

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Argued in favor of ratifying the constitution

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Thomas Jefferson

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Principal author of the declaration of independence

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James Madison

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Wrote bill of rights

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The declaration of Independence

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

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Participatory democracy

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

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Plural ist democracy

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

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Elite democracy

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

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Federalist no. 10

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

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Brutus no. 1

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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

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Problems of the articles of confederation

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

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Limited government

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The constitution limits the power of the federal gov

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F10 argument:

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

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B1 argument:

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

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Whigs

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Preferred a strong centralized you

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Progressives

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Preferred a strong centralized government

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Article 5

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Amendment process

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Great compromise

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

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Constitution date

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1787

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Federalist 51

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Checks and balances

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Legislative powers 1,2,3

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

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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

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Executive powers 1,2,3

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

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Executive powers 4,5

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

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Impeachment

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

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Removal

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

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Full Faith and credit clause

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

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Privileges and immunities

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

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The fugitive slave clause

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

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Concurrent powersexamples

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

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Exclusive powers

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

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Block grants

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Federal grants issued to states to support broad programs

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Categorical grants

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Federal grants restricted to specific purposes

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

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

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

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1: lawmaking
2: chartering banks
3: eminent domain

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