POLS 207 : Exam 1 – Dyer Questions
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constitutionalism - ANSWER-a government of laws, not people, operating on the
principle that government al power must be limited that government officials should be
restrained in their exercise of power over individuals
delegated/enumeraed powers clause - ANSWER-powers specifically mention in the
constitution as belonging to the national government
necessary and proper clause - ANSWER-grants powers to congress to enact all laws
that are necessary and proper for carrying out those responsibilities specifically
delegated to it
implied powers clause - ANSWER-powers not mentioned specifically in the constitution
as belonging to congress but inferred as necessary and proper for carrying out the
enumerated powers
national supremacy clause - ANSWER-declared the constitution and laws of the
national government the supreme law of the land superior to the constitution and laws of
the state
reserved powers - ANSWER-powers not granted to the national government or
specifically denied to the states in the constitution that are recognized by the tenth
amendment as belonging to the state governments.
economic development - ANSWER-population growth and the income and educational
levels of a states population
projected top 5 fastest growing states: - ANSWER-Nevada, Arizona, Florida, Texas and
Utah
minority - majority - ANSWER-when the populations of the minorities in America add up
to equal more than the caucasian population
immigration - ANSWER-a responsibility of the national government
DREAM Act - ANSWER-failed; would have offered permanent residency to
undocumented aliens who came into the US as minors, who are under 30, who have
lived her for 5 or more years and who enrolled in a college or university or served
honorably in the military
, political entrepreneurship - ANSWER-electoral politics provides incentives for
candidates to propose policy innovations in order to publicize themselves and win votes
policy responsibilities - ANSWER-maintain law and order, education, providing
highways, caring for the poor and ill. To regulate water, gas, electricity and other public
utilities. To help regulate insurance, banking, land and the sale and ownership of
property.
state monetary appropriation - ANSWER-health and welfare: benefits to be paid, rules
of eligibility, an the means by which the programs are administers
Policy responsibilities of states and communities - ANSWER-education, health and
welfare, transportation, public safety, civil rights, physical environment, taxation
arguments for representative democracy - ANSWER-enhances government
responsiveness and accountability
allows citizen groups to bring their concerns directly to the public
stimulates debate about policy issues
stimulates voter interest and improves election-day turnout
increases trust in government
arguments for direct democracy - ANSWER-offers better individual liberty protection -
tyranny of the majority
encourages distrust in government
not sufficiently informed
decline of the representative government - ANSWER-it drives the political movement
toward increasing numbers of popular initiatives and referenda votes
Proposition 13 - ANSWER-a constitutional amendment to reduce property taxes passed
by California voters, has come to symbolize tax revolts
federalism - ANSWER-a system in which power is divided between national and
subnational governments with both exercising separate and autonomous authority,
electing their own officials and taxing their own citizens for the provision of public
service
decentralization of government - ANSWER-makes it more manageable and efficient,
especially in a diverse nation
delegated powers - ANSWER-control the economy, coin money, control its value, and
regulate foreign and interstate commerce
16th amendment - ANSWER-helped shift the balance of financial power from the states
to washington by giving congress the power to tax the incomes of corporations and
individuals on a progressive basis
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constitutionalism - ANSWER-a government of laws, not people, operating on the
principle that government al power must be limited that government officials should be
restrained in their exercise of power over individuals
delegated/enumeraed powers clause - ANSWER-powers specifically mention in the
constitution as belonging to the national government
necessary and proper clause - ANSWER-grants powers to congress to enact all laws
that are necessary and proper for carrying out those responsibilities specifically
delegated to it
implied powers clause - ANSWER-powers not mentioned specifically in the constitution
as belonging to congress but inferred as necessary and proper for carrying out the
enumerated powers
national supremacy clause - ANSWER-declared the constitution and laws of the
national government the supreme law of the land superior to the constitution and laws of
the state
reserved powers - ANSWER-powers not granted to the national government or
specifically denied to the states in the constitution that are recognized by the tenth
amendment as belonging to the state governments.
economic development - ANSWER-population growth and the income and educational
levels of a states population
projected top 5 fastest growing states: - ANSWER-Nevada, Arizona, Florida, Texas and
Utah
minority - majority - ANSWER-when the populations of the minorities in America add up
to equal more than the caucasian population
immigration - ANSWER-a responsibility of the national government
DREAM Act - ANSWER-failed; would have offered permanent residency to
undocumented aliens who came into the US as minors, who are under 30, who have
lived her for 5 or more years and who enrolled in a college or university or served
honorably in the military
, political entrepreneurship - ANSWER-electoral politics provides incentives for
candidates to propose policy innovations in order to publicize themselves and win votes
policy responsibilities - ANSWER-maintain law and order, education, providing
highways, caring for the poor and ill. To regulate water, gas, electricity and other public
utilities. To help regulate insurance, banking, land and the sale and ownership of
property.
state monetary appropriation - ANSWER-health and welfare: benefits to be paid, rules
of eligibility, an the means by which the programs are administers
Policy responsibilities of states and communities - ANSWER-education, health and
welfare, transportation, public safety, civil rights, physical environment, taxation
arguments for representative democracy - ANSWER-enhances government
responsiveness and accountability
allows citizen groups to bring their concerns directly to the public
stimulates debate about policy issues
stimulates voter interest and improves election-day turnout
increases trust in government
arguments for direct democracy - ANSWER-offers better individual liberty protection -
tyranny of the majority
encourages distrust in government
not sufficiently informed
decline of the representative government - ANSWER-it drives the political movement
toward increasing numbers of popular initiatives and referenda votes
Proposition 13 - ANSWER-a constitutional amendment to reduce property taxes passed
by California voters, has come to symbolize tax revolts
federalism - ANSWER-a system in which power is divided between national and
subnational governments with both exercising separate and autonomous authority,
electing their own officials and taxing their own citizens for the provision of public
service
decentralization of government - ANSWER-makes it more manageable and efficient,
especially in a diverse nation
delegated powers - ANSWER-control the economy, coin money, control its value, and
regulate foreign and interstate commerce
16th amendment - ANSWER-helped shift the balance of financial power from the states
to washington by giving congress the power to tax the incomes of corporations and
individuals on a progressive basis
