All Flashcards
Define natural rights.
Rights inherent to all humans; life, liberty, property.
What is popular sovereignty?
Government's power comes from the people.
Define limited government.
Government power has explicit restrictions.
What is participatory democracy?
Emphasizes broad citizen involvement.
Define pluralist democracy.
Power lies with competing interest groups.
What is elite democracy?
Power concentrated in wealthy elite.
Define federalism.
Division of power between national & state governments.
What are delegated powers?
Powers granted to the national government.
Define concurrent powers.
Powers shared by federal and state governments.
What are reserved powers?
Powers left to the states.
Purpose of mandates?
Federal requirements on states.
Main ideas of Declaration of Independence?
Natural rights, popular sovereignty, right to alter/abolish government.
What were the Articles of Confederation?
First government; weak national government, no power to tax.
Federalist No. 10 main argument?
Large republic controls factions.
Brutus 1 main argument?
Small, decentralized government better meets citizen needs.
Federalist No. 51 main argument?
Separation of powers & checks and balances prevent tyranny.