POSC 100 Exam 1 CSUF Study Guide
Solutions
Dual Federalism - ANSWER-A system of government in which both the states and the national
government remain supreme within their own spheres, each responsible for some policies.
Benefits of Federalism - ANSWER-Makes us more democratic. A good combinati...
states retained the most power, each state with one vote in Congress. Weak standing in the international
community.
Checks and Balances - ANSWER✔✔-A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers
of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power.
Checks on Majority rule: people rule indirectly
Separation of Power:
executive (president):can veto congress, and appoint justices.
legislature (congress): can impeach justices, and send laws to the president.
judicial (supreme court): can stop the presidents with power of judicial review.
Great Compromise - ANSWER✔✔-Equal representation in the Senate, proportional representation in the
House. For every 5 slaves, 3 will be counted for representation.
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