Government Test 1 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the most important check on majority rule in the United States?

the rights enumerated in the Bill of Rights

Government is best defined as the?

institutions and procedures by which a territory and its people are ruled

A government that is not constrained by legal limits and also seeks to eliminate any challenges is a?

totalitarian

A representative democracy is a system of government that?

gives citizens a regular opportunity to elect top government officials Signup and view all the answers

A(n)...occurs when a small group of wealthy landowners and corporate leaders.

oligarchy Signup and view all the answers

Overall, Americans' trust in their government has ________ since the 1960s.

declined Signup and view all the answers

Politics can be defined as?

conflicts over the character, membership, and policies of any organization to which people belong. Signup and view all the answers

What are the three core values in American politics?

Liberty, equality, and democracy Signup and view all the answers

Politics culture refers to the?

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A government that is formally limited by laws and rules is called?

constitutional Signup and view all the answers

On the subject of representation, Antifederalists wanted?

representative bodies that resembled Signup and view all the answers

At the Philadelphia convention, the proposed plan to create a congress where?

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Under the Articles of Confederation, the?

The Continental Congress had no power to lay taxes. Signup and view all the answers

During the ratification debates, the Federalists were those who?

supported the constitution because it contained a strong national government Signup and view all the answers

The Boston Tea Party was largely a response to the?

British government's decision to grant East India Company a monopoly on the export of tea from Britain Signup and view all the answers

The 3/5 compromise?

determined that three out of every five slaves would be counted for purposes of representation and taxation Signup and view all the answers

Colonial protesters of the Stamp Act rallied around which slogan?

no taxation without representation Signup and view all the answers

A...is a system of government in which members of states retain almost all of their sovereign authority and delegate limited powers to a weak central body?

confederation Signup and view all the answers

During the Philadelphia Convention, the New Jersey Plan was supported by?

less-populous states Signup and view all the answers

Shay's Rebellion was significant because it?

convinced many observers that the government of the Confederation had become dangerously inefficient and indecisive. Signup and view all the answers

"Marble cake federalism" is associated with the?

pattern of intergovernmental cooperation that has blurred the lines between the states and national government Signup and view all the answers

What compels state governments to obey costly federal regulations, but does not reimburse those costs?

An unfunded mandate Signup and view all the answers

The era of dual federalism was from...until...?

founding; the New Deal Signup and view all the answers

What is the strategy of delegating authority to a lower level of government?

Devolution Signup and view all the answers

The main function of the privileges and immunities clause of Article IV is that it?

prevents states from discriminating against non-residents Signup and view all the answers

The principle of...gives the federal government the power to override any state or local law in one particular area of policy?

preemption Signup and view all the answers

Advocates of limiting the powers of the national government justify their position by the ________ of the U.S. Constitution.

Tenth Amendment Signup and view all the answers

Gibbons v. Ogden in 1824 was important because it?

established the supremacy of the national government in all matters affecting interstate commerce Signup and view all the answers

A state government's authority to regulate the safety, health, and morals of its citizens is called the...power?

police Signup and view all the answers

Which amendment preserves a strong role for the states in the American federal republic?

Tenth Signup and view all the answers

The Bill of Rights was adopted because the?

Antifederalists demanded it as the price of ratification of the Constitution. Signup and view all the answers

In Lennon vs Kurtman (1971), the Supreme Court ruled that government support of religion is?

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Study Notes

Major Concepts in Government

The Bill of Rights serves as a crucial safeguard against the tyranny of majority rule in the U.S.
Government is defined as the institutions and procedures governing a territory and its population.

Types of Government

Totalitarian governments lack legal limits and aim to obliterate any opposition.
Representative democracy allows citizens regular elections for top government officials.
Oligarchy refers to a system controlled by a small group of affluent individuals.

Trust and Political Interaction

American trust in government has notably declined since the 1960s.
Politics encompasses conflicts concerning the character, membership, and policies of any organization.

Core Values and Political Culture

Three fundamental values in American politics are liberty, equality, and democracy.
Political culture defines the shared attitudes, beliefs, and values regarding politics and governance.

Legal Structures

Constitutional governments operate under defined laws that restrict governmental powers.
Antifederalists advocated for representative bodies that closely mirrored the population.

Historical Context

The Articles of Confederation rendered the Continental Congress powerless in imposing taxes.
Federalists supported the Constitution for its establishment of a strong national government.
The Boston Tea Party originated as a protest against the British monopoly on tea exports.

Compromises and Agreements

The 3/5 Compromise allowed for the counting of three out of every five enslaved individuals for representation and taxation.
The New Jersey Plan during the Philadelphia Convention was favored by smaller states.

Rebellions and Federalism

Shay's Rebellion highlighted inefficiencies within the Confederation government.
"Marble cake federalism" describes intergovernmental cooperation blurring state and national government lines.

Federal Mandates and Powers

Unfunded mandates place financial burdens on states without federal reimbursement.
Dual federalism lasted from the nation's founding until the New Deal era.
Devolution involves delegating authority to lower levels of government.

Legal and Constitutional Powers

The Privileges and Immunities Clause prevents states from discriminating against non-residents.
Preemption allows the federal government to supersede state and local laws in specific policy areas.
The Tenth Amendment emphasizes the limitations of national government power.

Landmark Supreme Court Cases

Gibbons v. Ogden (1824) affirmed national authority over interstate commerce.
States have police powers to regulate safety, health, and morals.
The Tenth Amendment endorses state power within the federal system.

The Bill of Rights

The Bill of Rights was ratified largely due to Antifederalist demands, ensuring protections for individual freedoms.

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Government Test 1 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the most important check on majority rule in the United States?

Government is best defined as the?

A government that is not constrained by legal limits and also seeks to eliminate any challenges is a?

A representative democracy is a system of government that?

A(n)...occurs when a small group of wealthy landowners and corporate leaders.

Overall, Americans' trust in their government has ________ since the 1960s.

Politics can be defined as?

What are the three core values in American politics?

Politics culture refers to the?

A government that is formally limited by laws and rules is called?

On the subject of representation, Antifederalists wanted?

At the Philadelphia convention, the proposed plan to create a congress where?

Under the Articles of Confederation, the?

During the ratification debates, the Federalists were those who?

The Boston Tea Party was largely a response to the?

The 3/5 compromise?

Colonial protesters of the Stamp Act rallied around which slogan?

A...is a system of government in which members of states retain almost all of their sovereign authority and delegate limited powers to a weak central body?

During the Philadelphia Convention, the New Jersey Plan was supported by?

Shay's Rebellion was significant because it?

"Marble cake federalism" is associated with the?

What compels state governments to obey costly federal regulations, but does not reimburse those costs?

The era of dual federalism was from...until...?

What is the strategy of delegating authority to a lower level of government?

The main function of the privileges and immunities clause of Article IV is that it?

The principle of...gives the federal government the power to override any state or local law in one particular area of policy?

Advocates of limiting the powers of the national government justify their position by the ________ of the U.S. Constitution.

Gibbons v. Ogden in 1824 was important because it?

A state government's authority to regulate the safety, health, and morals of its citizens is called the...power?

Which amendment preserves a strong role for the states in the American federal republic?

The Bill of Rights was adopted because the?

In Lennon vs Kurtman (1971), the Supreme Court ruled that government support of religion is?

Study Notes

Major Concepts in Government

Types of Government

Trust and Political Interaction

Core Values and Political Culture

Legal Structures

Historical Context

Compromises and Agreements

Rebellions and Federalism

Federal Mandates and Powers

Legal and Constitutional Powers

Landmark Supreme Court Cases

The Bill of Rights

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