Unit 1 Flashcards
(9 cards)
What was the main point of Federalist 10?
Factions (interest groups) are unavoidable
What is the main point of Brutus 1
Warns that a national government takes away from state power, becomes distant and unresponsive to the people. Uses the necessary and proper clause and supremacy clause to grow too powerful.
Participatory Democracy
Citizens are directly involved.
What is federalism?
Power is shared between national and state governments.
Pluralist Democracy
Groups compete to influence policy.
Elite Democracy
Power held by the wealthy or powerful
How did compromises affect the government structure?
Great Compromise: Bicameral legislature..
3/5 Compromise: slaves count as 3/5 of a person for taxes.
Bill of Rights: Limited gov power and protected ind. rights.
What is the supremacy clause?
Federal government over state gov.
Protections for liberty
Checks and balances
Separation of powers
Federalism
Bill of Rights
