AP GOV midterm

Who wrote Federalist No. 10?

James Madison

Main purpose of Fed. 10

In favor of Constitution & a large republic because no faction will be able to dominate if there are multiple

Main purpose of Brutus No. 1

Response to Fed No. 1, and argues that a powerful central government would be dangerous to personal liberty. This opens opportunity for tyranny, oppression, and lack of state sovereignty.

According to Madison, what is the main reason for factions forming in a public?

Unequal distribution of property

What type of governments do anti-federalists advocate for?

Small republic with limited powers

Main argument in Fed No. 51 regarding separation of powers

It is essential to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.

What structure of the US government does Fed No. 51 tackle?

The checks and balances within the three branches of government and their separate powers.

Who wrote Fed No. 70?

Alexander Hamilton

Who wrote the Federalist papers?

John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison

What concept does Fed No. 70 focus on and why is it important?

The concept of one executive branch because a single executive force will be able to take action more quickly and effective leadership. There will be less delay, confusion, and disagreements.

Who is the leader of the House?

Speaker of the House

Which member assumes the role of the Senate?

President Pro Tempore

Shaw vs. Reno

• established that redistricting based on race must be held to strict scrutiny under the Fourteenth Amendment.

Baker vs. Carr

• one person one vote

Pluralist democracy

Democratic government in which citizens, interest groups, and others have an equal amount of influence over governmental politics

participatory democracy

democracy in which citizens have the power to decide directly on policy and politicians are responsible for implementing those policy decisions

elite democracy

democracy in which a small number of people, usually those who are wealthy and well-educated, influence political decision making.

political socialization

people learn about politics and form their political beliefs through this process

political efficacy

thinking their vote does/does not counts

functions of political parties

• running political campaigns

• recruiting and nominating candidates for public office