Unit 1 Basics of Government and Federalism Flashcards
Could the government under the articles of the confederation tax?
no
What was required in order to accomplish something under the articles of the confederation?
unanimous consent
Why do confederations not work?
there is no central government
What did the Connecticut Compromise set up?
a Bicameral House for Congress
What was the Virginia Plan?
Rule by population
What was the New Jersey Plan?
Rule by equal representation
What is Dual Federalism?
Power is divided into two layers federal and state
Who wrote the Federalist papers?
Alexander Hamilton and James Madison
What are the implied powers in the constitution?
powers of the federal government that go beyond those enumerated in the Constitution
What are the concurrent powers?
the shared powers between the federal and state governments
Who receives the reserved powers?
the states in the 10th Amendments
What are the enumerated powers?
the powers that are given to the federal and state governments that are stated explicitly in the Constitution.
What is pluralism?
rule by groups
What is a unitary government?
a very strong central government
What was the main cause of Shay’s Rebellion?
financial issues
How did the 3/5ths compromise work?
Every 5 slaves would count as 3 people.
What did the Marbury vs. Madison case establish?
judicial review
What is Majoritarianism?
Rule by the people
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
The Constitution’s writers carefully drafted a document that would create:
the ability to adapt to changing times
What was a major reason why the Electoral College was created?
It would enable a select group of electors to cast the final vote for president and vice president.
What was a major reason for the support of a federal system about the Federalist Papers?
Local government will maintain their authority and will be able to care for their citizens
In the original Constitution, which of the following was closest to the people?
the House of Representatives
Shays’ rebellion was significant because
it demonstrated the weakness of the government under the Articles of Confederation
The Great Compromise (or the Connecticut Compromise)
guaranteed states equal representation in the Senate but based representation on proportional population in the House of Representatives
What does the bill of attainder do?
singles out an individual or group for punishment without a trial.
What is the pluralist theory of government?
interest groups compete for power
What is the Bureaucratic Theory of government?
a hierarchy governmental setup
What is John Locke’s Social Contract?
a voluntary agreement between government and governed
What two authors wrote the federalist papers?
Hamilton and Madison
What are implied powers and where are they stated in the constitution?
Powers that Congress has assumed in order to better do its job in the Necessary and proper clause
What are inherent powers and where are they stated in the constitution?
Powers inherent to a sovereign nation found in the preamble
What are enumerated powers?
Powers explicitly granted to Congress
What are prohibited powers?
Powers prohibited to the national government
What are reserved powers?
Powers not granted to the national government, and not prohibited to state governments
What are delegated powers?
powers that are specifically assigned to the various branches of the federal government
What is referendum?
a general vote by the electorate on a single political question that has been referred to them for a direct decision
What are categorical grants in aid?
money granted by the federal government to state and local governments with strict limitations on how the money is spent
