Unit 2 Federalism Flashcard- Most Missed Questions
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Social Studies
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9th Grade
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Hard
Kathy Erickson
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
States across the country pay their teachers different wages. The national government only provides some funding for schools who have a high percentage of students living below the poverty line to increase teacher pay. This is an example of which of our principals?
Back
Federalism
Answer explanation
FEDRALISM is the relationship between the national government and states.
When schools need extra help, the Federal government will provide it!
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why did the framers include the Supremacy Clause in Article VI of the US Constitution?
Back
To make clear that the Constitution is above all other laws & to help resolve disputes between the state and national government
Answer explanation
If something is SUPREME it is above all else.
The Constitution is the SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND in the US!
It is above everything- NO ONE, not even the Federal government, can do things that violate it.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What principal is shown by Congress's power to investigate and try presidents and other federal officials for crimes, potentially leading to impeachment and removal from office?
Back
Checks & balances
Answer explanation
The President and other Federal officials cannot do whatever they want.
If they break the rules, they can be held accountable (CHECKED) by Congress!
This is Checks and Balances because the Legislative Branch is CHECKING that the Executive Branch (and Judicial too) are doing what they should. If they aren't- they can get removed from office!
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the principal of popular sovereignty based on?
Back
The government gets its power from the people and can only exist with their consent.
Answer explanation
POPULAR- people
SOVEREIGNTY- rule
This is the idea that the government can only rule if the people want it to.
If it's UNPOPULAR, then the people DON'T like it, and they can change the government!
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which pretend quote best summarizes the ideas of the Anti-Federalists at the Constitutional Convention?
Back
"I'm afraid the government will have too much power and might become tyrannical. We need stronger protections for individual rights"
Answer explanation
ANTI-FEDERALISTS were nervous about having FEDERALISM. They were afraid that a national government that ALL states must obey might get crazy, like how King George III was tyrannical to the Colonies.
They preferred a confederate style government, where STATES had the most power and the national government was small.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Outcome of the Great Compromise
Back
Each state would elect 2 senators; Representation in the House of Representatives would be determined by population
Answer explanation
The Great Compromise is what created a bicameral Congress- meaning a TWO CHAMBER CONGRESS!
House of Representatives- representation based on population (Virginia Plan, benefits LARGE STATES)
Senate- each state is represented equally (New Jersey Plan, benefits SMALL STATES)
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following BEST represents the Southern point of view in the debate over the 3/5ths Compromise?
Back
Southerners wanted enslaved people to count in the states population so they would have more representation in Congress
Answer explanation
The majority of enslaved people lived in the South.
If Southern states could include them in their population, they would be given more members in the House of Representatives and could have more power in Congress!
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