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Which of the following best exemplifies the Enlightenment idea of a social contract's influence on the American Revolution?
Which of the following best exemplifies the Enlightenment idea of a social contract's influence on the American Revolution?
- The implementation of direct democracy where all citizens vote on every issue.
- The guarantee of universal suffrage for all adult citizens.
- The abolition of monarchy and establishment of a republic.
- The belief that governmental authority is derived from the consent of the governed. (correct)
In what way does the Bill of Rights embody Enlightenment ideals within the framework of the U.S. Constitution?
In what way does the Bill of Rights embody Enlightenment ideals within the framework of the U.S. Constitution?
- By ensuring that civil rights are uniformly protected across all states.
- By expanding the powers of the federal government to ensure national security.
- By explicitly enumerating individual freedoms to safeguard against governmental intrusion. (correct)
- By establishing a system of checks and balances between the three branches of government.
How did the structure of the U.S. government under the Articles of Confederation reflect a reaction to centralized power?
How did the structure of the U.S. government under the Articles of Confederation reflect a reaction to centralized power?
- It established a strong executive branch to efficiently enforce national laws.
- It created a powerful national judiciary to resolve disputes between states.
- It implemented a system of proportional representation in a bicameral legislature.
- It formed a loose alliance of independent states with a limited central government. (correct)
What critical deficiency in the Articles of Confederation led to significant challenges for the early United States?
What critical deficiency in the Articles of Confederation led to significant challenges for the early United States?
How did the Fugitive Slave Clause, outlined in Article IV, Section 2, Clause 3 of the Constitution, affect enslaved individuals?
How did the Fugitive Slave Clause, outlined in Article IV, Section 2, Clause 3 of the Constitution, affect enslaved individuals?
Which of the following best describes the significance of the Three-Fifths Compromise reached during the Constitutional Convention?
Which of the following best describes the significance of the Three-Fifths Compromise reached during the Constitutional Convention?
What was the primary point of contention between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists during the ratification debates?
What was the primary point of contention between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists during the ratification debates?
According to Federalist No. 10, what is the most effective way to prevent the tyranny of faction in a republic?
According to Federalist No. 10, what is the most effective way to prevent the tyranny of faction in a republic?
How does the principle of checks and balances in the U.S. Constitution limit governmental power?
How does the principle of checks and balances in the U.S. Constitution limit governmental power?
Which constitutional principle is most directly invoked when the Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional?
Which constitutional principle is most directly invoked when the Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional?
If Congress impeaches a President and the House votes to convict, what is the next step in the impeachment process?
If Congress impeaches a President and the House votes to convict, what is the next step in the impeachment process?
How does the principle of federalism relate to concurrent powers?
How does the principle of federalism relate to concurrent powers?
How does the principle established in Marbury v. Madison impact the balance of power in the federal government?
How does the principle established in Marbury v. Madison impact the balance of power in the federal government?
Which scenario exemplifies the Supreme Court acting as a check on the power of the legislative branch?
Which scenario exemplifies the Supreme Court acting as a check on the power of the legislative branch?
How did the Supreme Court's ruling in McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) affect the relationship between the federal government and state governments?
How did the Supreme Court's ruling in McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) affect the relationship between the federal government and state governments?
How does the census impact the composition of the House of Representatives?
How does the census impact the composition of the House of Representatives?
How does the power of judicial review, established in Marbury v. Madison, serve to protect minority rights in the United States?
How does the power of judicial review, established in Marbury v. Madison, serve to protect minority rights in the United States?
Which scenario best illustrates the system of checks and balances as it operates between the legislative and executive branches?
Which scenario best illustrates the system of checks and balances as it operates between the legislative and executive branches?
How do standing committees in Congress influence legislation?
How do standing committees in Congress influence legislation?
What is an example of the President using informal powers to shape policy?
What is an example of the President using informal powers to shape policy?
Flashcards
Social contract
Social contract
Government authority is derived from the consent of the governed.
Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights
It explicitly lists individual freedoms to protect them from government infringement.
Articles of Confederation
Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation established a limited central government with independent states.
Problem with Articles of Confederation
Problem with Articles of Confederation
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Fugitive Slave Clause
Fugitive Slave Clause
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Three-fifths Compromise
Three-fifths Compromise
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Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists
Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists
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Federalist No. 10
Federalist No. 10
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Checks and Balances
Checks and Balances
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Census effect on Congress
Census effect on Congress
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Congressional appropriations committees
Congressional appropriations committees
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House's power under the Constitution
House's power under the Constitution
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Apportionment influence
Apportionment influence
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Restricting presidential power
Restricting presidential power
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President impeached by the House
President impeached by the House
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Recess appointments
Recess appointments
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U.S. court system
U.S. court system
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Stare decisis
Stare decisis
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Study Notes
- A census is used to calculate the number of House representatives for each state based on population.
- Congressional appropriations committees recommend how specific funds are allocated.
- The House has the power to originate spending bills.
- Apportionment determines the allocation of House seats based on population.
- The Senate must confirm the president's Supreme Court nominees; this acts as a check and balance between the executive and legislative branches.
- Congress, specifically the Senate, can directly restrict the president's power to appoint Cabinet members.
- Andrew Johnson was impeached by the House.
- Recess appointments allow the president to fill vacancies without Senate approval during congressional recesses.
- The U.S. court system is a dual system with federal and state courts.
- Stare decisis means that the Court's precedents are treated as established law.
- McCulloch v. Maryland confirmed that Congress has implied powers not explicitly listed in the Constitution due to the Necessary and Proper Clause.
- The power to tax is considered a concurrent power because all levels of government are able to tax.
- Establishing laws to regulate businesses is an example of a state exercising its reserved power.
- Issuing bonds is an example of a state exercising a concurrent power.
- Marbury v. Madison established the principle of judicial review.
- Gibbons v. Ogden reinforced federal power over interstate commerce.
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