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67 Cards in this Set
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Tocqueville |
Toured the US in 1880s. Published Democracy in America |
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The most striking thing about america according to tocquville |
the social condition is fundamentally democratic |
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T F Most people in america were dependent on their parents achivements during 1880 |
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T F The frontier is very important to keep this democratic society prosperous |
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European primogeniture |
the oldest son/daughter would get everything and estates would remain with them |
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What did Roger Smith say about racisim and tocqville |
racism is the one thing that destroys tocq, but if you confine it to white america his assesment is true
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T F US citizens attend religious gatherings and are more religious than any other country |
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Moral Absolutism |
greater tendency of americans to think in clear terms as to what is right and what is wrong (evil).
e.g. Reagan catorgized the soviet union as an Evil Empire |
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Civic- Mindness |
more charitable than any other advanced industrial society
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When was the dec of independence signed |
1776 |
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When were the articles of confederation in use |
1776-1787 |
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Problems with articles of confederation |
weak central government. Central gov had no taxing power. Any amendments had to be ratified by all the states (made change impossible). Could not raise an army |
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Shay's rebellion |
farmer from western massachusets. a lot of farm foreclosures sparked anger. Marched to boston armory |
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Federalism |
There is significant power at the state and national level (mixed system) some decisions are national and some are local |
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Unitary System |
Vast amount of power is held at the naitonal level. States have little power |
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Confederal system |
most of the power resides at the state and local level. National government is weak. |
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Virgina Plan |
each state should be reprensented by population. Called for a powerful executive office. |
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New Jersey Plan |
Each state should have equal representation. The executive office should be weak |
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Connecticut compromise |
2 houses. One based on population, the other is the same amount of people for every state.
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3/5 compromise |
each slave counts as 3/5 of a person |
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What was said about the slave trade in constitutional convention |
congress will not have the power to abolish the slave trade for 20 years. |
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Article 1 of the constitution |
Sets up the legislative branch of gov |
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Description of the house of rep |
Serve 2 years. Direct Election. Have to be 25 years old/ Initiate revenue bills.
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Description of the Senate |
Serve for 6 years. Chosen by state legislatures. Have to be 30 to serve. Treaties are ratified by Senate. Vote on presidential appointments. |
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Article 1 Section 8 |
Powers of Congress Collect taxes, borrow money, coin money, declare war Commerce and Elastic Clause |
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Commerce Clause |
regulate commerce among the several states, foreign nations, and Indian tribes |
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Elastic Clause |
gives congress the power to pass all laws that are necessary and proper |
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Ex post facto law |
applies retroactivley |
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Qualifications for presidents |
35 years old 14 years resident natural born citizen (no term restriction) |
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Electoral College |
Every state as at least 3 electoral votes. No maximum. Elects the president |
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Powers of President |
Commander in Chief. Power to make treaties Nomination Powers Veto powers. Executive Power
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Article 3 of the Constitution |
Only court required is the supreme court. Judges will hold office during good behavior. No requirements of age, citizenship
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Article 4 of the Constitution |
Full Faith and Credit Clause |
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What does the full faith and credit clause say |
states within the United States have to respect the "public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state."
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Article 5 of Constitution |
2 ways to amend. 2/3 in each house or convention composed of 2/3 of the states. Has to be ratified by 3/4 of the states. |
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Federalists |
supported the constitution |
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Anti-Feds |
opposed to the new constitution
-Too much central power -too elitist and too much executive powers |
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What did madison say about about separation of powers |
each branch needs checks and balances |
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First amendment |
freedom of religion, speech |
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Civil War amendments |
13-15 |
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AMendment 13 |
prohibited slaveryf |
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Amendment 14 |
birthright citizenship
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2nd amend |
right to bear arms |
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3rd amendment |
troops cannot be quartered in civilian homes |
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4th amendment |
rights against unlawful searches and seizures |
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5th amendment |
and protects against self-incrimination |
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6th amendment |
right to a speedy trial and legal representation |
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8th amendment |
protects against cruel and unusual punishment |
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10th amendment |
any power not delegated to the federal government is given to the states |
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13th amendment |
bans slavery |
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14th amendment |
states that anyone born on the us soil is an American. Created to give former slaves citizenship.
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15th amendment |
no state can pass a law saying that african americans can't vote |
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What are the 13-15 amendments concerned with? |
Slavery
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16th amendment |
allows the federal gov to have an income tax |
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17th amendment |
allows for the direct election of senators |
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18th amendment |
prohibition amendment |
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19th amendment |
granted the right to vote for women |
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21st amendment |
repealed prohibition |
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22nd amendment |
President term limit |
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23rd amendment |
gives 3 electoral votes for District of Colombia |
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24th amendment |
bans the poll tax |
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26th amendment |
lowers the age of voting from 21 to 18 |
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27th amendment |
prevents congress from raising their own pay grade. originally passed in 1790s. Ratified in 1992 |
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Texas v. Johnson |
Flag burning case in the 1980s. Flag burning is constitutional. |
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Lemon case |
whether or not catholic school kids were able to ride the public school bus |
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Lemon Test |
-Statute in question must have a secular purpose. -Primary effect must be religion neutral -No excessive entanglement |
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Rosenburg v. Virgina |
Looking for funding for their religious school club. Court ruled in favor of the students. |
