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The ideas that a small group of wealthy individuals dominate government policy making
What shows elite theory?
government regulation of the economy
What is not a characteristic and beliefs associate with the american culture?
the american assosiation of retired persons passes a rule giving access to their insurance policies only to dues-paying members
What is not an example of public policy?
providing universal health care
Whats not a basic function of national government?
freedom of religion
What does democratic theory not include?
are usually reluctant to compromise on the issue that defines their narrowly defined goal
Members of single issue groups ...
an interest group
What is not a public policy?
socialism
wWhat is not a core political idea in the U.S.?
politics
A process that determines the leaders selected and the policies they choose
the people govern through elected officials
What is an accurate description of democracy in the U.S.?
political culture
The characteristics and beliefs of particular people about government and politics.
constitutional democracy
What system does the U.S. operate under?
is the procedures and institutions by which a people govern and rule themselves
What is government?
congress was a unicameral body
Under America's first constitution, the Articles of Confederation,
James Madison
"Principle architect" of the constitution
Provided a formula by which slaves would be counted for apportioning the House of Representatives.
What was the three fifths compromise at the constitutional convention.
John Locke
The idea of limiting the role of the government to protecting life liberty property.
it would be an ex post facto law
A law goes into effect declaring that a business practice that has been legal in the past, will be illegal in the future, and the law is made retroactive. Why would the supreme court likely rule this law to be unconstitutional?
Connecticut compromise
Which plan proposed at the constitutional called for a bicameral legislature with one chamber having members from states calculated proportionally based on population and the other having two members per state?
full faith and credit clause
A state must honor the public acts and record of any other state under the ...
a vote of two thirds of the state legislatures specifically requesting Congress to call a national convention to propose amendments
Which of the following is an informal way of amending the constitution?
The supremacy clause
The outcome of a conflict between the constitution and the states is determined by what?
The federalist papers
The series of essays which encouraged the ratification of the constitution is known as...
Block grants
Which form of fiscal federalism allows the states to broadcast financial discretion?
Power is held at the regional level, with the central government exercising only such influence as the regional governments give it
In a confederation,
unfunded mandate
The fiscal relationship between the national and state governments involve complex relationships, which would least likely be favored by state governments
The u s congress
Enumerated powers are those given to ...
Dual federalism
The system of federalism that allowed states to do most of the fundamental governing from 1789 to 1937 was...
The constitution provides two layers of government in the u s- national and state
Dual federalism refers to the fact that ...
Federal
The founding fathers successfully rebelled against a unitary form of government. They tried a confederation, which didn't work. Therefore, developed what form of government
Differences across states
Federalism as a form of government helps accommodate
Interstate relations
The Constitution provides for the power of extradition. Extradition is an example of
Regulate foreign and interstate commerce
A power delegated to the national government is the power to...
State governments and constitutions
How is the structure of state and local governments determines under the constitution
10th amendment
Which amendment grants powers to state governments that are not expressly given to the national government nor expressly denied to the states
Necessary and proper clause
Which clause establishes the implied powers
Privileges and immunities clause
The state in Minnesota offers a lower property tax rate to citizens that can prove they have lived in Minnesota th wit entire lives. What clause will likely cause this law to be declared unconstitutional
Project grant
A new presidential administration announces it will offer grants for school districts that would like to invest in stem programs aimed at recruiting students from groups that are underrepresented in stem fields. School districts are expected to submit applications that outline in detail how money will be spent, how many students this will benefit, and their general plan for success. What type of grant is this?
There was no federal bill of rights
What was the most serious threat to the ratification of the new constitution
Habeas corpus
Edmond us arrested and thrown into jail, where he remains for 11 years. He is never brought before a judge and informed of the crimes he has been accused of. What constitutional right is he being denied
Three fourths of state legislatures vote to ratify
How have most of the amendments been ratified?
Anti federalist demanded it before ratification
What is not a reason the checks and balances system was created?
It gave a disproportionate amount of power to slave owning white males in the south
What was the political result of including the fugitive slave law and the three fifths compromise in the constitution?
New England elites
Federalists tended to be:
southern slaveholding elites
Anti federalists tended to be:
The British parliament overreacted and violated what colonists felt were the rights of Englishmen. These rights were written in the bill of rights
How did the events of the Boston tea party eventually impact the costitution
consent of the governed
John Locke contended that the government should only exist with ...
Thomas Jefferson
John locke
Blank Wrote the declaration which was heavily influenced by who
Declaration of Independence
"we hold these truths to be self evident that all men are created equal. That they are endowed by their creator with certain unailineavoe rights. And that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" is a direct quote form what
No legislative body was established
What is not a weakness of the AoC
Economic regulation
What concept or value is not adressed in the following "we hold these truths to be self evident that all men are created equal. That they are endowed by their creator with certain unailineavoe rights. And that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"
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