Midterm Chapter 1+2 Flashcards
Define Government
system by which society organizes itself and allocates authority in order to achieve collective goals and provide benefits
Democracy is linked to ____
capitalism
Define democracy
Government by citizens
Define capitalism
means of production are controlled by individuals who invest in business and industry
Define socialism
advocates for public/government control over means of production
Define oligarchy
government in which a small class of elites control
The US is a ____ democracy
representative
Define monarchy; who regulates power
government in which a single, usually heredity ruler holds power; parliament regulates
Define totalitarian
government in which a single leader or small group of elites control virtually every aspect of citizens lives
Define elite theory
holds that a small group of elites controls the power while other citizens have little to no influence
Define pluralist theory
holds that competing interest groups influence the government and hold power
Define tradeoffs perspective
competing interests vie for government influence and produce action through a series of “tradeoffs” or compromises
Factors of civic engagement (3)
1) Presidential Elections
2) Age- under 30 are less likely to engage
3) Wealth/Education- wealthier and educated more likely to engage
Date of US Constitution
September 17, 1787
Who asserted we had natural rights
John Locke
What are natural rights?
rights granted by God including the right to life, liberty, and property
Date of Declaration of Indepedence
July 4, 1776
Articles of Confederation meaning
provided for strong self governing states and a weak central government
-cooperate on national level for limited areas
The Articles of Confederation Lacked _______
power of taxation
Great Compromise details
- representation in House would be based on states population
-Senate representative # would be equal for all states - member of house elected every 2 years
-Senate have 6 year terms
3/5’s Compromise outcome
agreement that decided that three fifths of all slaves in a state was counted when determining population size for representation and taxation
3 branches of government + who is included in each
Legislative- House and Senate
Judicial- Supreme Court
Executive- President
Supremecy clause meaning
Federal law takes precedence over any state law or action that conflicts with US Constitution
Federalists______ ______ while Anti-federalists ____.
favored ratification, opposed
