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Unit 1-3 Midterm Rev

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Explain the Characteristics of States. Population, Government, Territory, Sovereignty
Basic Functions of Government Ensure national security, service, and public good
How does Thomas Hobbs explain the state of nature in "Leviathan?" Without government, it's total chaos.
Explain weaknesses within the Articles of Confederation. 0 court system, relied on states, denied Congress power to tax, lacked authority, no commerce
Explain both plans proposed at the Constitutional Convention Virginia: Bicameral, larger states have more power; New Jersey: Unicameral, smaller states have more power
What did the 3/5 compromise do for states with slave popultations? 3/5 of the slaves would be counted towards state population
What were the series of essays written in support of the Constitution called? Federalist Papers
What are the first 10 amendments to the Cons. called? Bill of Rights
What are the ways an amendment to the constitution can be ratified? 3/4 State legislature, 3/4 State convention
The 1803 landmark Supreme Court case Marbury vs Madison established what principle? Judicial Review
What is it called when the duties of governing are divided among three branches? Separation of Powers
What is the division of Powers between national and state governments called? Federalism
What is the principle called where the ultimate political power remains with the people? Popular sovereignty
Which principle gives each branch of government ways to limit the other two branches? Checks and balances
What body of people elect the President of the United States? Electoral College
What are the 1st amendment freedoms? Speech, Religion, Press, Assemble, Petition the Government
What power is reserved to the states? Reserved
What is the meaning of the supremacy clause? States must not violate the Constitution, federal laws, or treaties.
Which powers are not mentioned in the Constitution, but are historically understood as essential to all governments that conduct the business of a sovereign nation? Inherent
Which power gives a State the ability to set up a public school system? Reserved
Which power allows the federal government to regulate interstate crime? Implied
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