Poly Sci 1st semester Fianle

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How did John Locke's concept of the social contract influence the Founding Fathers' approach to government?

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It emphasized the need for a government that protects natural rights, influencing the Declaration of Independence.

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Evaluate the impact of the British unitary system on the Founding Fathers' decision to adopt federalism.

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It fostered a distrust of strong central authority, leading to the adoption of federalism to balance power.

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How does federalism address the challenges of governing a large and diverse nation like the United States?

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By allowing states to handle local matters while the federal government manages national issues.

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Analyze the role of the 10th Amendment in the federal system established by the Founding Fathers.

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It reserves powers not delegated to the federal government for the states, ensuring state sovereignty.

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Evaluate how the concept of checks and balances is integrated into the federal system to prevent any single level of government from dominating.

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By ensuring that each branch of government can limit the powers of the others, maintaining a balance of power.

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Discuss the significance of enumerated powers in the federal system established by the U.S. Constitution.

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They explicitly list the powers of the federal government, limiting its scope and ensuring state sovereignty.

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How did the Founding Fathers ensure the protection of individual liberties through the adoption of federalism?

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By decentralizing power and sharing authority between federal and state governments to prevent federal overreach.

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Evaluate the significance of the Founding Fathers' introduction of a distinctly new form of federalism.

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It uniquely balanced unity with state sovereignty, ensuring both national cohesion and local autonomy.

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How does the system of checks and balances prevent any single branch of government from becoming too powerful?

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By enabling Congress to override a presidential veto.

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Explain how the system of checks and balances can lead to governmental gridlock.

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Checks and balances can lead to gridlock when branches strongly oppose one another.