American National Government exam 1

What is the name of the federal system of government that the Constitution replaced?

The Articles of Confederation

Which thinker did we read who argues politics should be reasoned about cautiously and presents himself as nonpartisan?

Cato

What are the six regime types Aristotle presents in our reading from the Politics?

Monarchy, Tyranny, Aristocracy, Oligarchy, Polity, and Democracy

How, primarily, does Aristotle distinguish good regimes from bad regimes?

On the basis of whether or not they rule towards the common good

Members of Publius

Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay

In Federalist 2, Publius lists a number of providential gifts America is fortunate to possess.

Geographic unity, shared heritage, and historical experience

What two things does Publius suggest, in Federalist 1, contribute to "good government?"

Energy and Efficency

what 4 things does Locke say are true about human beings in their relationship to one another without government?

All human beings are free, Each person has the capacity to execute the natural law, All human beings are equal, Human beings often seek revenge instead of justice

True or FalseBased on what we read of Locke's Second Treatise of Government, Locke argues that people should live under a specific form of government or regime (i.e. monarchy, aristocracy, democracy, etc.)

False

How does Locke define property? What three things does it consist of?

property is created when a person mixes their skills and labor with natural resources making it their own. Property consists of life, liberty, and estates.

Explain why James Wilson argues a Bill of Rights is unnecessary.

Wilson says a bill of rights is unecessary because the Constitution already limits government powers and it might restrict rights that are not listed.

True or false

In his first essay, Brutus argues that republics need to be large in order to remain free.

False

Article I of the Constitution

Congress/Legislative Power

Article II of the Constitution

President/Executive Power

Article III of the Constitution

Judiciary/Judicial Power

Article IV of the Constitution

The States, their relation to each other and the Federal Government

Article V of the Constitution

Amendment Process

Article VI of the Constitution

Debts/Supremacy Clause/No Religious Tests

Article VII of the Constitution

Ratification

What specific clause in Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution does Brutus argue will be construed broadly such that it will undermine the strict enumeration of the Constitution's powers and thus allow Congress to legislate on practically whatever it wants?

The Necessary and Proper clause

Who did I say invented the swivel chair?

Thomas Jefferson