Weaknesses of the Political Structure of the USA Flashcards
What was the impact of the federal government on normal American lives?
Very little
Why was there no impact on American citizens by the federal government?
Because their lives were impacted more by the state government legislation
Why were Checks and Balances a limitation for any political party in power?
It made it difficult for a political party to have enough power to control all 3 branches of the government
How did the Democrats go against the federal government when in power?
They believed most legislation should be carried out on a state level, and not a central government level
What few things was the Federal Government in control of?
The Navy, Treasury, Post Office
How much of the Post Office under control of the Federal Government took up employees in the overall Federal Government?
Post Office alone employed 30,000 of the 36,000 federal government employees in 1860
How was the President seen in America?
As a figurehead
How active was Congress before 1865?
They did not pass many laws for the whole of the USA
