Unit 1

• Which of the following is an accurate summary of James Madison's argument in "The Federalist 10"?


  A large republic presents more opportunities for groups to participate, compete, and limit each other
• In "The Federalist 10," which of the following did James Madison argue would best control the negative effects of factions?

  A large federal republic
• As a compromise, the framers agreed on a bicameral legislature, with the House of Representatives directly elected by popular vote within states and the Senate selected by state legislatures. The method chosen for electing members of the House of Representatives conforms most to which of the following democratic ideals?


  Gov. should be based on the consent of the governed
• Which of the following statements accurately describes the majority opinion of the Supreme Court in US v. Lopez?


  Congress may not use the commerce clause to make possession of a gun in a school zone a federal crime
• Fiscal Federalism

  • States and gov. shared through money
  • GRANTS - Catgeorial and Block
  • Mandates - Gov. funding acts set in-place
• Balance of Power

  • 10th Amendment - lays down the basis for reserved powers
  • 14th Amendment - applies the Bill of Rights to the states
  • Commerce Clause - allows Congress to regulate commerce among the states
• Advice and Consent

  • Any appointments that the pres. makes has to be approved by the Senate