unit 1

Question 1

participatory democracy

Answer 1

political participation is essential for a civil society; everyone’s input is accounted for

Question 2

pluralist democracy

Answer 2

emphasizes the role of groups; groups compete but no one dominates; bargaining and compromise

Question 3

elitist democracy

Answer 3

wealthy interest groups and top donors have more influence in policymaking

Question 4

habeas corpus

Answer 4

the right of detained people to know their charges

Question 5

necessary and proper/elastic clause

Answer 5

article 1, section 8: Congress has necessary powers to carry out enumerated powers

Question 6

supremacy clause

Answer 6

all national laws shall be the supreme law of the land

Question 7

fed 51

Answer 7

separation of powers & checks and balances are important to prevent tyranny

Question 8

natural rights

Answer 8

the right to life, liberty, and happiness/property

Question 9

popular sovereignty

Answer 9

government is created by and subject to the will of the people

Question 10

social contract

Answer 10

government is allowed to rule to ensure a civil society

Question 11

categorical grant

Answer 11

money granted by the federal government to state and local governments, with strict limitations on how it is to be spent

Question 12

block grant

Answer 12

a local authority can allocate a block grant to a wide range of services

Question 13

mandate

Answer 13

a requirement or an order from the central government that all state and local government must comply with