Unit 1 Study Guide Vocabulary and Concepts

Flashcards covering vocabulary definitions, foundational documents, SCOTUS cases, key people, and big concepts from the Unit 1 Study Guide.

Pluralism

A condition or system in which two or more states, groups, principles , sources of authority co-exist.

Elitism

Typically consisting of wealthy individuals, corporate leaders, military heads, and top political officials

Hyperpluralism

When too many competing interest groups vie for power, the government becomes weak, fragmented, and unable to act.

Implied Powers

Powers noted in the vocabulary list as (necessary and proper).

U.S. Constitution

Foundational document noted to include the Bill of Rights (the first 10 amendments).

Foundational Documents

Includes Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, U.S. Constitution (Bill of Rights–yes, know the first 10 amendments), Brutus 1, Federalist 10, and Federalist 51.

SCOTUS Cases

Includes U.S. v. Lopez and McCulloch v. Maryland.

People

Includes Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.

Federalist / Anti-Federalist

Identified under the People section of the Unit 1 study guide.

Big Concepts

Includes Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, Shay’s Rebellion (significance), Constitutional powers of the three branches, checks and balances and separation of powers, and Compromises at the Constitutional Convention.

Unit 1 Study Guide Vocabulary

Includes Pluralism, Elitism, Hyperpluralism, Republic, Representative Democracy, Limited government, Federalism, Dual Federalism, Cooperative Federalism, Enumerated/Expressed Powers, Implied Powers (necessary and proper), Concurrent Powers, Judicial Review, Supremacy Clause, Commerce Clause, Natural (unalienable) Rights, Popular sovereignty, and Full Faith and Credit.