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safeguards written to the constitution against abuses from natures.
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-delegates held a cynical view of human nature. men in Philadelphia agreed that govt should play a key role in containing the natural self-interest of people. Safeguards= separation of powers, checks and balance, bill of rights.
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formal ways of amending the constitution
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proposal and ratification. an amendment may be proposed either by a 2/3 vote in each house of congress or by national convention called by congress at the request of 2.3 state legislatures. an amendment may be ratified either by the legislatures of 3/4 of the states or by special state conventions called in 3/4 of the states
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informal ways of amending the constitution
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judicial interpretation (judicial review political practice (party system) and as a result in technology (mass media) and changes in the demands on policymakers.
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advantages of federalism
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The more levels of govt ,the more opportunities there are for participation in politics.
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disadvantages of federalism
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Relying on states to supply public services. Sates differ in resources they can devote to services like public education.
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history of federalism
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A central govt would have ahd difficulty trying to govern 18th century Americans. The people were too widely dispersed and the country's transportation and communication systems too primitive to allow governing from a central location. Not delegated to the
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advantages of incumbents over challengers
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