How is power divided in a federal system?

The national government and regional governments share power.

Explain the Virginia Plan.

Favored by big states, would have proportional representation in two legislatures.

Explain the New Jersey Plan.

Favored by small states, would have equal representation in one legislature.

Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise)

Creates two national legislatures, one has equal representation (Senate) one has proportional representation (House of Representatives).

Three-Fifths Compromise.

Three-fifths of "other persons" (slaves) would be counted for the purposes of representation and taxing.

The person in power gets their power from birth through their parents.

Define constitutional monarchy.

Monarchs agree to a document that limits their power.

What is popular sovereignty? What type of government places a lot of importance on this concept?

Power comes from the will of the people. Democracy.

What did John Locke believe about people in the state of nature?

People are born good. Need government to secure basic rights.

What do the first three (3) articles of the Constitution create?

The three branches of government.

What is the U.S. Bill of Rights?

Amendments to the Constitution that limit government and secure individual rights.

Why were the Federalist Papers written?

In an attempt to convince people to agree to the new Constitution.

Define separation of powers.

Government powers are split between three branches of government.

Define checks and balances.

The branches of government can limit what each other can do.

Define popular sovereignty.

Government derives their power from the will of the people.

Why did the Articles of Confederation limit the federal government's power?

People did not want a strong federal government that would treat them like the British.

Power is shared between the national and state governments.

What is the Rule of Law?

Nobody is above the law, not even the president.

What is the presidential system of government?

The chief executive is separate from the legislature, does not answer to the legislature.

Who has the power to regulate commerce between the states in the U.S.?

The national (federal) government.

What is the Social Contract Theory?

People give up power to the government, the government must secure individual rights or that government can be replaced.

US Government Unit 1 Flashcards

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What is a unitary system of government?

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All the power is with one unit.

2.

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What did the English Bill of Rights do?

Back

Creates a Constitutional Monarchy in England.

3.

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Define Republic.

Back

Citizens vote for representatives that make the day to day decisions.

4.

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Define Representative Democracy.

Back

Citizens vote for people that make the day to day decisions.

5.

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Define Direct Democracy.

Back

Citizens vote on the day to day decisions of government.

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Define the Parliamentary System of Government.

Back

The Chief Executive comes from the Legislative Branch.

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What is Montesquieu famous for creating?

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Separation of Powers.

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