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American Government 2305 Unit 1 Exam 1. Explain the difference between government and politics? Government is a formal institution which a territory and its people are ruled and politics refers to the conflict and struggles over leadership, structure, and policies of the government. 2. Compare an autocracy, oligarchy, totalitarian, authoritarian and constitutional government. Autocracy is governed by a single individual. Oligarchy governed by a small group, controls most of the governing decisions. Totalitarian system of rule in which the govt recognizes no formal limits on its power and seeks to absorb or eliminate other social institutions that challenge it Authoritarian system that recognizes no formal limits but restrained by the power of other social institutions Constitutional system w/ formal and effective limits are placed by the power of the govt 3. Describe the difference between a direct and representation democracy. Direct democracy has rules that permits citizens to vote on laws and policies Representation democracy (republic) popular selectors reps who play a significant role in govt decision making. 4. Define popular sovereignty and majority rule. Popular sovereignty principle of democracy which political authority rest ultimately in the hands of the people Majority rule democratic principle that a govt follow that preference the majority voter 5. What are public goods?

Services that is provided w/out profit to all members of society by either govt. or private individuals 6. What is meant by digital citizen? using the internet, social media, and other information technology to engage in society and government 7. What are some of the controversies regarding affirmative action? 8. What is pluralism and what are some of the fears regarding it? Pluralism is the theory that all interest are should be free to compete for influence in the government. The outcome of this competition is compromise and moderation. Americans often fear that organized groups may sometimes exert too much influence, advancing special interest out the expense of larger public interest . the theory that all interests are and should be free to compete for influence in the government; the outcome of this competition is compromise and moderation 9. What is the Bill of Rights and why were they created? the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1791; they ensure certain rights and liberties to the people 10. Describe political culture. political culture Shared values, beliefs and attitudes about how the govt should function 11. What is meant by laissez-faire capitalism? Economic system in which the means of production and distribution are privately owned and operated for profit w/ minimal or not govt interference 12. Describe some of the characteristics of the Articles of Confederation. First framework of govt Limited the power of central govt Left it too weak

13. Discuss some of the events that led to the American Revolution. One event that led to the revolution is the new taxes being imposed on the colonies during the 1760s British government going through some financial problems/ debts. They attributed part of the debts to the money they sent defending the colonies during the French and Indian war. The stamp act and other taxation methods such as the sugar act affected most by the New England Merchants and southern farmers. They used no "taxation without representation" 14. Describe the Declaration of Independence. Written by Jefferson and adopted by the second continental congress certain rights count not be abridge from government, such as life, liberty and pursuit of happiness heavily influenced by john Locke. Also focused on grievance as Pirations, and principals that might unify various colonial groups. 15. Explain the term bicameralism. having a legislative assembly composed of two chambers or houses; distinguished from 16. Discuss the philosophical arguments of John Locke. 17. Name the 1st framework of government for the U.S. Articles of confederation 1777 18. Explain in detail the Great Compromise & the 3/5’s Compromise. Great Compromise the agreement reached at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 that gave each state an equal number of senators regardless of its population but linked representation in the House of Representatives to population 3/5’s Compromise he agreement reached at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 that stipulated that for purposes of the apportionment of congressional seats only three-fifths of slaves would be counted

19. Discuss Article II. Provides establishment for the presidency. Affords the president a measure of independence from the people and from other countries, negotiate treaties grant grievance and pardons 20. Compare the main differences between the Articles of Confederation & the Constitution. Articles of confederation had no power to tax, no common currency, we lacked of executive and judicial branch, we had no federal government, and states had all the powers in the constitution we have 3 branches of government (judicial ,legislative, and executive) we have the bill of rights, strong federal government congress has the power over tax, senate has 2 rep from each state. 21. Discuss the powers given to Congress in Article I. 19th century- federal govt limited. 10th amendment was used to bolster arguments in favor of the States rights, they claimed states did not have to submit to national laws whenever they believed the national govt had exceeded its authority. Supreme court continued to use the 10th amendment to strike down laws that it thought exceeded national power. Early 20th century- reformers began to press for national reg supreme court approved some but shut down others by stating such how violated the 10th amendment because only state should have power to regulate employment conditions. By the 1930s supreme court approved such an expansion of federal govt that the 10th amendment appeared irrelevant. 1990s of internet in 10th amendment and limiting federal powers. 22. Describe the 10th Amendment. The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, af reserved to the States respectively, or to the people. 23. What is federalism?

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