AP Govt Unit 1

restrictions on gov’t power,

usually found in a constitution

rights that we are born with that cannot be

infringed upon, life, liberty,

property (or pursuit of

happiness)

consent of the governed

representative democracy

consent to be governed in return for

protection of natural rights.

which emphasizes broad

participation in politics and

civil society

which recognizes group-based

activism by nongovernmental

interests striving for impact

on political decision making

which emphasizes limited

participation in politics and

civil society

in favor of the

Constitution and a more powerful

centralized government.

not in favor of the

Constitution as was, some wanted a

Bill of Rights, others voiced concern

about the central government having

too much power.

is the sharing of

power between the national and

state governments. Debate

about the extent of national

power continues today.

Powers only for the

federal government like

declaring war

Powers found in the

Constitution for the

federal government

powers shared or

allowed for both the

federal and state

governments

powers granted to the

states or people via the

10th Amendment. Not

guaranteed to the

federal government.

Congressional powers

beyond enumerated

through the necessary

and proper clause.

Stretches the power of

the federal government.

use of federal monies to

influence policy

federal monies for state

governments for

specific purposes,

strings attached to the

money

federal

monies for state

governments for broad

purposes, less/no

strings attached.

Welfare example today.

required by the federal

government to do, but

not funded by them.

Americans with

Disabilities Act (ADA),

No Child Left Behind,

and Clean Water Act

are all examples of this.