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Question 1

Why is compromise necessary in a democracy?

Answer 1

To ensure that everyone is equal

Question 2

What is the justification of taxation in a democracy?

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The government must be able to provide services

Question 3

Unitary

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Located in the central government

Question 4

Confederate

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Powers are divided among the states of a country

Question 5

Federal

Answer 5

Powers are equally divided among the central government

Question 6

What is meant by ‘equality of opportunity’ in a democracy?

Answer 6

People are able to compete equally on level playing fields

Question 7

Worth of the Individual

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Everyone is an individual

Question 8

Equality of All Persons

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Democracy has their own definition of equality and entitlement

Question 9

Majority Rule with Minority Rights

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Democracy believes in the majority rule but the minority will be protected

Question 10

Necessity of Compromise

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Everyone must compromise in order to achieve agreement

Question 11

Individual Freedom

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Everyone deserves freedom in a civil way

Question 12

What are the basic principles and philosophy of the social contract?

Answer 12

Protecting themselves instead of protecting each other

Question 13

Form a More Perfect Union

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Prevention of state rivalry

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Establish Justice

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Rules set in place to maintain justice

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Insure Domestic Tranquility

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Prevention of anarchy and peace among people

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Provide for the Common Defense

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Police and Military protect citizens

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Promote the General Welfare

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Making sure that products and services are safe for consumption

Question 18

Secure the Blessings of Liberty

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The liberty of America’s founders is present through patriotism

Question 19

What is sovereignty and where is it located in democracy?

Answer 19

A dominant power and is located in Congress

Question 20

What are the criticisms and concerns of anti-federalists?

Answer 20

The government would be too powerful

Question 21

What are the basics of the government created by the Articles of Confederation?

Answer 21

Taxes, treaties, military, trade, and equality

Question 22

What are the main weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

Answer 22

They have no power to tax and they borrow too much

Question 23

What was the main purpose of The Declaration of Independence?

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To cut ties with Britain and give people the right to create government

Question 24

What prompted the leaders to scrap the articles of confederation and form a new government?

Answer 24

The powers were given to the state in favor of a stronger federal government

Question 25

What are the major compromises of the Constitutional Convention?

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The Great Compromise, 3/5ths compromise, the electoral college

Question 26

What were the federalist papers and why were they written?

Answer 26

A collection of articles written to push new york to ratify the consitution

Question 27

Why was it so important that virginia and new york ratify the constitution

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if they didn't ratify the constitution, it would reduce the union into two states

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Popular Sovereignty

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the right to rule from the government is from the people

Question 29

Limited Government

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The government is only given powers from the constitution

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Separation of Powers

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The powers of the government is divided among the three branches

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Checks and Balances

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Each branch of the government has the right to limit each other's actions

Question 32

Judicial Review

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A review conducted by the Supreme Court of a validity of a legislative act

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Federalism

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The division of powers among the federal government and state

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What is the process of selecting justices for the Supreme Court?

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The president nominates the justices and the senate votes to confirm it

Question 35

What does article 5 of the constitution provide for?

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it is necessary to propose amendments with 2/3rds approval from houses

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What is the amendment process?

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may be proposed with 2/3rds votes from either the houses or states. Must be ratified through 3/4th state legislature or conventions

Question 37

What type of amendment does article 5 prevent?

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Inequality and suffrage of a state in the senate

Question 38

What is the significance of the case marbury v. madison?

Answer 38

it established the checks and balances system

Question 39

What is the significance of MucCulloch v Maryland?

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It was one of the first cases on federal power

Question 40

Approximately how often do the courts rule actions of the government as unconstitutional?

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About 200 cases

Question 41

What is the significance of the 'necessary and proper' clause

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It allows Congress to pass laws which other departments can prosecute

Question 42

What powers are denied to the federal government in Article 1, Section 9, and the bill of rights?

Answer 42

No title of nobility shall be granted by the United States

Question 43

What is the Constitutional source for most anti-discrimination laws?

Answer 43

the 5th amendment's due process clause

Question 44

Expressed powers

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the power to make treaties, grant pardons, and nominate judges

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Implied powers

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powers that are not explicitly stated but rather implied

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Inherent powers

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powers that are held by a sovereign state

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Reserved powers

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powers that aren't prohibited or explicitly given by law to government

Question 48

Define Federalism and explain the way it functions in the United States

Answer 48

A federal government is a natural government and states are controlled by smaller state governments

Question 49

Know the purpose of the full faith and credit clause

Answer 49

this is an attempt to prevent conflict among states

Question 50

Know the significance of the supremacy clause

Answer 50

establishes federal constitution and law