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Federalism
Power is separated between a national and state government.
Amt of power: federal-state-local
Republicanism
Elected representatives exercise political power
Separation of Powers
Powers are separated, different branches have their own ‘jobs’
Checks and Balances
Provides each branch of govt. w/ individual powers to check the other branches and so none of them have too much power- equal power.
Federalist No. 51
Author is Alexander Hamilton, basically addresses the failures of the articles of confederation
Federalist No. 10
Author James Madison, Larger republic can control the shenanigans of factions
Brutus 1
Anti-federalist writing that advocated for a smaller republic- feared multiple factions would threaten personal liberties and opinions and large, centralized govt. wouldn’t be able to fully represent the people
Popular Sovereignty
People are the source of the government’s power
Limited Government
Govt. has to follow laws too. Laws govern, not individuals
Natural Rights
Rights you’re born with, (Life, liberty, and property), unalienable/inalienable.
Social Contract
Individuals give their consent for the govt. to rule over them; they protect your rights, you follow the law.
Participatory Democracy
Broad participation in politics and civil society. Election day, town hall meetings, ballot measures
Pluralist Democracy
Group based activism by nongovernmental interests striving for impact on political decision making. Interest groups, lobbyists
Hyper Pluralism
Theory of groups being too big/strong that the government becomes weakened - exaggerated, extreme, perverted form of pluralism.
Elite Democracy
Emphasizes limited participation in politics and civil society
