1) Compare how various models of representative democracy are reflected through major institutions, policies, events, or debates in the U.S.
People in an elitist democracy believe that only a small group of people deserve to make all of the decisions. While a pluralist democracy would be many interest groups who compete to satisfy the citizens of the U.S. Finally, a participatory democracy is where the people have all the power.
2) Analyze and compare democratic ideals reflected in U.S. fundamental documents.
Brutus 1 argued that a smaller government would be best because with a smaller group in charge, there would be less clash over ideals. While, Federalist 10 said that a larger republic would be better because a larger group would create a greater diversity of ideas which would better represent the variety of the people.
3) Compare and interpret Federalist and Anti-Federalist views on central government and democracy.
Federalists wanted to have a strong central government because they thought it was essential to hold the nation together. The Anti-Federalists favored a smaller central government because they valued states rights and thought that the central government would abuse the states.
4) Explain the relationship between key provisions of the Articles of Confederation and the debate over granting greater power to the federal government formerly reserved to the states.
Under the AoC, each state had 1 vote which left the nation basically powerless. Also, fear of falling under and monarch left the country without a leader.
5) Analyze causes and effects of constitutional compromises in addressing political, economic, and regional divisions.
The Great Compromise did exactly that. It combined the New Jersey and Virginia plans. This giving each state equal representation in the Senate while having representation based on size in the House of Representatives. Therefore, no state could overpower another.
6) Explain how the issues raised in the ratification debate are reflected in ongoing philosophical disagreements about democracy and governmental power.
Power is granted to the central government instead of states because there are some states (Washington and Colorado) that pass laws (legalizing marijuana) that the national government doesn't agree with.
7) Evaluate the relationship between separation of powers and checks and balances.
Separation of powers is the specific powers that are assigned to each branch. Checks and balances are the power each branch has over each other so no one branch can become too powerful.
8) Assess how the distribution of powers among three federal branches affects policy making.
Congress creates the laws, the POTUS enacts the laws, and the Supreme Court reviews the laws. So, every branch is needed to make a law exist.
9) Explain how and why the appropriate balance of power between national and state governments has been interpreted differently over time.
Dual vs. Cooperative Federalism. State and central governments both want the power and both believe they should have it.
10) Analyze questions over the allocation and scope of central power within a federal structure.
One branch could question the scope of power giving power to states over businesses could be potentially volatile. This is when congress comes in to make a decision as to what should happen.
People in an elitist democracy believe that only a small group of people deserve to make all of the decisions. While a pluralist democracy would be many interest groups who compete to satisfy the citizens of the U.S. Finally, a participatory democracy is where the people have all the power.
2) Analyze and compare democratic ideals reflected in U.S. fundamental documents.
Brutus 1 argued that a smaller government would be best because with a smaller group in charge, there would be less clash over ideals. While, Federalist 10 said that a larger republic would be better because a larger group would create a greater diversity of ideas which would better represent the variety of the people.
3) Compare and interpret Federalist and Anti-Federalist views on central government and democracy.
Federalists wanted to have a strong central government because they thought it was essential to hold the nation together. The Anti-Federalists favored a smaller central government because they valued states rights and thought that the central government would abuse the states.
4) Explain the relationship between key provisions of the Articles of Confederation and the debate over granting greater power to the federal government formerly reserved to the states.
Under the AoC, each state had 1 vote which left the nation basically powerless. Also, fear of falling under and monarch left the country without a leader.
5) Analyze causes and effects of constitutional compromises in addressing political, economic, and regional divisions.
The Great Compromise did exactly that. It combined the New Jersey and Virginia plans. This giving each state equal representation in the Senate while having representation based on size in the House of Representatives. Therefore, no state could overpower another.
6) Explain how the issues raised in the ratification debate are reflected in ongoing philosophical disagreements about democracy and governmental power.
Power is granted to the central government instead of states because there are some states (Washington and Colorado) that pass laws (legalizing marijuana) that the national government doesn't agree with.
7) Evaluate the relationship between separation of powers and checks and balances.
Separation of powers is the specific powers that are assigned to each branch. Checks and balances are the power each branch has over each other so no one branch can become too powerful.
8) Assess how the distribution of powers among three federal branches affects policy making.
Congress creates the laws, the POTUS enacts the laws, and the Supreme Court reviews the laws. So, every branch is needed to make a law exist.
9) Explain how and why the appropriate balance of power between national and state governments has been interpreted differently over time.
Dual vs. Cooperative Federalism. State and central governments both want the power and both believe they should have it.
10) Analyze questions over the allocation and scope of central power within a federal structure.
One branch could question the scope of power giving power to states over businesses could be potentially volatile. This is when congress comes in to make a decision as to what should happen.