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Questions
Which economic theory is aligned with the political theory of libertarianism? –
Laissez-faire
Which political ideology opposes government control and also values freedom over
order? –
Libertarianism
What is an example of equality of opportunity? –
We all have the same chance to succeed in life.
Federal law requires that employers pay men and women equally for equal work –
Equality of outcome
Which process does the majoritarian model of democracy specify for selecting public
officials? –
Popular election of members of Congress
Where does sovereign power reside in a republican system of government? –
The people
Which term characterizes the relationship between the federal government and the
various state governments under dual federalism? -
Tension
How does the constitutional principle of separation of powers protect liberty? –
It ensures that all government power does not fall to a single branch of government.
How does the constitution establish the principle of separation of powers? - By creating
independent executive, legislative, and judicial branches with distinct functions.
Judicial Branch –
, Power to interpret laws
Executive branch –
Power to pardon
Legislative branch –
Confirmation power
How can Congress override a presidential veto? –
If 2/3 of both houses of Congress vote to override it.
Which clause in the Constitution prevents the federal government from losing power to
the states? –
Supremacy clause
Which phrase from the preamble to the Constitution acknowledges the failure of the
Articles of Confederation? –
"In order to form a more perfect union"
Which aspect of social contract theory did Thomas Jefferson use as the basis for the
Declaration of Independance? –
People have the right to remove rulers who are no longer serving their purpose.
What is the significance of Shay's Rebellion? –
It demonstrated the major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
Which problem did the Great Compromise remedy? –
Disagreement between the large and small states over representation in the legislature.
How did the Bill of Rights resolve Anti-Federalist fears over the scope and power of the
national government? –
By restraining the national government's ability to infringe on fundamental rights and
emphasizing the limited power granted to it.
How did George Washington resolve the crisis over including the Bill of Rights in the
Constitution? –
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