Politics of the United States Questions
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John Locke believed that government is based on a contract between people and the ruler.
The idea for balance of powers in government came from Baron deMontesquieu
The Framers of the Constitution studied the ideas of political writers fromthe past in order to avoid their mistakes
John Locke believed that all people have natural rights to life, liberty, andproperty.
Federalism is the sharing of power
What does the quote "if men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on the government would be necessary," from federalist 51 mean?
Limited government, natural rights, popular sovereignty, republicanism, and social contract theory
Borrow or coin money Conduct foreign affairsSet policies towards natives Settle disputes between statesCould ask states for money Could ask for recruits for military
Shared cross - cities and states can receive federal money for many programs, but only if they pay part of the bill Federal guidelines - most federal grants to state and cities come with strings attached Shared administration - state and local officials implement federal policies, but have administrative powers of their own.
Which state first allowed women to vote?
Who proposed to add a list of amendments due to the fear that the Constitution wouldn't be ratified?
Which house deals with all bills that deal with money(appropriation bills)?
Who was one of the Founding Fathers who expressed a desire to have a list of rights for the people?
EX: Congress(legislative branch) can override ______.
The constitution had to be ______ (approved) by __ out of the 13 states.
A bill of right (first ___ amendments to the constitution) was added later to ________ the individual freedom/_________ of the citizens.
EX: President (executive branch) can appoint _____.
EX: Supreme court( judicial branch) can declare laws_________________________.
The Virgina and New Jersey plan was_______ for _______ with ____ agrement.
The _______ plan's representation in congress is proportional- based on states population.