5 steps to a 5: Chapter 6 (architecture and Development of US Gov
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Swyilk on May 8, 2012
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AP government (for organizing my flashcard sets), PAH AP American Government
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16 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 traditional democratic theory | gov depends on the consent of the governed, which may be given directly or thru reps; may include criteria for the measure of "how democratic" |
| hyperpluralism | democracy is a system of many groups having so much strength and power that government is often "pulled" in numerous directions at the same time, causing gridlock and ineffectiveness. |
| pluralist theory | interest groups compete n the political arena, with each promoting its policy preferences through organized efforts. Conflict among groups may result, requiring bargaining and compromise |
| ancient greeks and romans, magna carta, parliament, petition of right, english bill of rights, enlightenment philosophers | influences on american gov |
| magna carta | the first attempt to limit the power of the British monarch was the Magna Carta, forced upon the monarch by British nobility. |
| connecticut compromise | another term for the great compromise |
| limited government, popular sovereignity (the people are the source of the gov's authority), separation of powers, checks and balances, federalism | some basic principles of the constitution |
| legislative branch | Article I |
| Executive Branch | Article II |
| Judicial Branch | Article III |
| Intergovernmental Relationships | Article IV |
| Amendment Process | Article V |
| Supremacy of the Constitution | Article VI |
| Ratification process | Article VII |
| only a league of friendship; natl gov could not tax; could not regulate commerce; no separate executive to enforce the acts of congress; no natl judiciary (to settle state disputes); states and the natl gov could coin money; each state had one vote regardless of population; 9 of 13 states required to pass legislation; unanimous consent required to amend the Articles | weaknesses of the articles |
| legislative actions (eg judiciary act of 1789), executive actions, judicial interp/review, custom and usage (courtesy in the senate and "no third term" examples) | informal amendment processes |
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