UNIT 1 Flashcards
What goods are available to all without direct payment?
public goods
The elite theory of government maintains that ________.
wealthy, politically powerful people control government, and government has no interest in meeting the needs of ordinary people
Which of the following is a good example of a tradeoff?
The government pleases environmental activists by preserving public lands but also pleases ranchers by allowing them to rent public lands for grazing purposes.
When a person is asked a question about a political issue that person has little interest in and has not thought much about, the person’s answer will likely reflect ________.
latent preferences
British colonists in North America in the late seventeenth century were greatly influenced by the political thought of ________.
John Locke
What important power did the national government lack under the Articles of Confederation?
It could not impose taxes.
According to the Great Compromise, how would representation in Congress be apportioned?
Representation in the House of Representatives would be based on each state’s population and every state would have two senators.
What argument did Alexander Hamilton use to convince people that it was not dangerous to place power in the hands of one man?
both One man could respond to crises more quickly than a group of men like Congress and
It was easier to control the actions of one man than the actions of a group. ( both B & C )
How many states must ratify an amendment before it becomes law?
three-fourths
Which statement about federal and unitary systems is most accurate?
In a federal system, the constitution allocates powers between states and federal government; in a unitary system, powers are lodged in the national government.
In McCulloch v. Maryland, the Supreme Court invoked which provisions of the constitution?
necessary and proper clause and supremacy clause
Which is not a merit of cooperative federalism?
Cooperative federalism respects the traditional jurisdictional boundaries between states and federal government.
Which statement about unfunded mandates is false?
New federalism promotes the use of unfunded mandates.
Which statement about immigration federalism is false?
The Arizona v. United States decision struck down all Arizona’s most restrictive provisions on undocumented immigration.
Which statement about venue shopping is true?
None of the statements are correct
Which of the following is not a benefit of federalism?
Federalism encourages economic equality across the country.
in which form of government does a small group of elite people hold political power ?
oligarcy
Supporting the actions of the Democratic Party simply because one identifies oneself as a member of that party is an example of
partisanship
private good
Goods provided by private businesses that can be used only by those who pay for them
Public Goods
Goods provided by government that anyone dan use and that are available to all without charge
Common Goods
Goods that all people may use but that commo are of limited supply
Toll Goods
Goods that are available to many people but are used only by those who can pay the price to do so
Totalitarianism
a form of government where government is all-powerful and citizens have not rights
Monarchy
a form of government where one ruler, Monarchy usually a hereditary one, holds political
power
Direct Democracy
a form of government where people participate directly in making government decisions instead of choosing
Oligarchy
a form of government where a handful of elite society members hold political power
Partisanship and Ideology are the same.
False
According to the pluralist theory of government, ________.
government policy is formed as a result of the competition between groups with different goals and interests
During the ratification debate, which of the following was NOT a major criticism by the Anti-Federalists of the new Constitution?
The Supreme Court had too much power.
Which of the following was not a flaw / weakness of the articles of confederation?
the national government could impose taxes on citizens
In Federalist no. 10, James Madison is concerned about the dangers of factions because
powerful interests can capture government and expand their self-interest at the expense of minorities
What is the subject of Federalist #51?
The Structure of the Government Must Furnish the Proper Checks and Balances Between the Different Departments
What is the Bill of Rights?
first ten amendments to the Constitution that protect individual freedoms
Which amendment provides for the protection of rights beyond those listed by the Constitution or other amendments
ninth
Why were the Federalist Papers written?
To encourage New York to ratify the Constitution.
How did the delegates to the Constitutional Convention resolve their disagreement regarding slavery?
It was agreed that 60 percent of a state’s slave population would be counted for purposes of both representation and taxation.
Which two Amendments significantly expanded the right to vote?
fourteenth and twentieth
The agreement that citizens will consent to be governed so long as government protects their natures rights is called
the social contract
Which of the following issues is not an example of competitive federalism?
foreign affairs
Which statement about the evolution of same-sex marriage is false?
United States v. Windsor legalized same-sex marriage in the United States.
Article 1 Section 8 &: commonly referred to as the
necessary and proper clause
What 3 programs consist of the majority of the federal budget?
social security, defense, medicare/medicaid
Which case established judicial review for the supreme court ?
Marbury v. Madison
Which statement about new federalism is not true?
President Reagan was able to promote new federalism consistently throughout his administration.
Which statement about federal grants in recent decades is most accurate?
The amount of federal grant money going to states has steadily increased since the 1960s.
The Supreme Court’s review of a law passed by Congress best demonstrates which principle of American gov relates to federalism?
checks and balances
Which form of federalism was born out of the Great Depression?
cooperative federalism
Which of the following is not an example of a concurrent power?
Education
Approximately what percent of state revenue comes from federal grants?
30%
Which statement is most accurate about the sources of revenue for local and state governments?
Between 30 and 40 percent of the revenue for local and state governments comes from grant money.
