Unit 1

Question 1

Democracy

Answer 1

system of government where officials are elected based on the public to represent them

Question 2

Articles of Confederation

Answer 2

original Constitution but was very weak as it didn’t give enough power to the national gov

Question 3

Commerce Clause

Answer 3

Congress has power to regulate interstate commerce

Question 4

Supremacy Clause

Answer 4

federal laws rule over other government laws

Question 5

Elastic Clause

Answer 5

allows Congress to make all decisions that are necessary and proper which is implied

Question 6

Cooperative Federalism

Answer 6

federal and state governments share responsibilities

Question 7

Dual Federalism

Answer 7

federal and state governments do not overlap

Question 8

Exclusive Powers

Answer 8

powers given to state governments only

Question 9

Concurrent Powers

Answer 9

powers given to both federal and state governments (taxes, banks)

Question 10

Federalism

Answer 10

system with divide between national and state governments