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unit 1 GOV test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| representative gov't | citizens of the gov't vote for representatives to handle legislation + rule the country on the behalf of the people |
| participatory democracy | citizens decide on policies and politicians are decide on how to implement policy decisions |
| pluralist democracy | "the masses r asses" - most of the population is illiterate n dumb so groups of ppl should be running the gov't, no one person can dominate politics |
| elite democracy | -well educated, rich, elites should run gov't - limits participation in gov't |
| the electoral college is an ex. of what type of democracy? | elite democracy : 500+ wealthy individuals who could override presidential election |
| popular vote and lobbying House of Rep. members is an ex. of what type of democracy? | participatory democracy : communicating directly w lawmakers (lobbying) |
| political parties are an ex. of what type of democracy? | pluralist democracy : groups-based activities who are activists for certain things |
| natural rights are not granted by the gov't, they are ______ | inherent, God-given rights guaranteed by the ppl |
| popular sovereignty? | power of the ppl and consent of the governed |
| what does the Social Contract state? | - rights should be protected but there are limits to those rights (some liberties may be taken away by the gov't (during times of war)) |
| what made the Articles of Confederation weak? | - no power to tax - only 1 branch of gov't (unicameral house/congress) - couldn't regulate trade/commerce - no common currency (each state had diff. type of $) - no army |
| the Articles of Confederation were proved to be too weak after what rebellion? | Shay's Rebellion |
| example of our bicameral legislature in the U.S? | Congress - - split into: - House of Representatives - Senate |
| name of meeting that decided to put the bicameral legislature into U.S gov't? | Great Compromise |
| what is needed in order for amendments to be passed? | 3/4 of states + 2/3 of Congress |
| what is republicanism? | gov't run by representatives / representative gov't |
| state referendums and ballot initiatives are examples of what type of democracy? | participatory : voters approving of laws |
| our gov't is balancing what 2 things? | their power vs. the rights of the ppl |
| define the natural rights | life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness |
| federalism | division of power between state + federal gov't |
| checks and balances | - prevents 1 branch from getting too strong over others - ex. president can vetoe, congress can make laws that supreme court can override if unconstitutional |
| separation of powers | legislative, executive, judicial branches |
| limited gov't | ppl have individual rights that gov't can take away |
| what political stance does author of Brutus 1 have? | he's an Anti-Fed: he is against the Constitution, beliefs that a strong central gov't will threaten the ppl's sovereignty n freedom |
| what is Brutus 1 arguing against? | against the Supremacy and Necesary/Proper Clause - does not believe in only 1 supreme court |
| what is a faction and what is known ab factions in gov't? | = groups of ppl wt similar interests "factions are inevitable but undesirable" |
| Anti-Feds would only support the Constitution if _______ were added, Federalists worried about this bc ________ | - Bill of Rights - Feds thought that writing them would limit rights bc they wouldn't be able to add anymore in the future |
| House of Reps. is based on ______ Senate is based on _______ | - population (states wt more ppl get more representatives) - equality (each state gets 2 senators regardless of size) |
| enumerated powers | powers in the constitution |
| implied powers | powers not directly stated in the Constitution - ex. Necessary/Proper Clause grants unspecific rights |
| reserved powers | powers of the states (if not written in Constitution, power goes to the states) |
| what are the main powers granted to congress? | - can tax - can declare war - regulate commerce/trade - coin money / one currency |
| what is the role of the Vice Pres.? | president of the Senate (but they don't have a vote in the Senate bc each state gets 2 senators exactly) |
| what are House of Representatives elections like? | every 2 years, based on population of state |
| what are the powers of the House? | - raise revenue/revenue billing - tariffs |
| what are the powers of the Senate? | - approve treaties made by the President - has power to elect president if Electoral College ties |
| role in impeachments in the House of Reps vs. Senate? | House of Reps: initiate charges of impeachment Senate: hold trials for impeachment |
| how is the president elected? | Electoral college (which holds far more weight than the popular vote) |
| what are the parts of the Legislative branch? | Congress -- which breaks off into the House of Reps. + Senate |
| what are the parts of the Executive branch? | President, Vice Pres. Cabinet |
| main roles of the President? | - chief of state - head of military - makes treaties - enforces laws - meets wt foreign leaders - can suggest* laws to congress |
| what are some reasons for impeachment? | treason (conspiring wt another country to overthrow the U.S), misdemeanor (abuse of power), and bribery |
| main points of Declaration of Independence | - declaring independence from Britain - natural rights (John Locke) - Social Contract theory |
| main points of U.S Constitution | - outlines structure of gov't - 27 Amendments / Bill of Rights |
| main idea of Federalist #10 | - factions are inevitable (but undesirable) - a large republic is the main way to combat factions |
| main idea of Federalist #51 (Madison/Hamilton Federalist papers) | - power is divided between 3 branches of gov't + state/federal gov't (separation of powers) - checks n balances |
| main idea of Brutus #1 | - arguing that the constitution gives too much power to gov't - once power is given up, the only way to get it back is wt force |
| supremacy clause | federal law takes over state laws |
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