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| Why is the Constitution called a living document | It is flexible and allows the government to adapt it to changing times |
| What is the significance of Marbury v Madison | ( Judicial Review) IT established federal courts power to determine if a law or government action is constitutional |
| How does the non speciafic working of the Constitution play into modern society | The courts have been able to apply it to circumstances the framers never anticipated |
| What are executive agreements | arrangements or deals the president establishes with foreign governments they do not require senate approval |
| Does the constitution state details how all three branches of government operate? | No the language is vague |
| How does the textbook define political party? | it is an organized group that seeks to win elections in order to influence the activities of government |
| Why did the framers of the constitution discourage political parties | they feared political parties would divide not unite the nation |
| What important role do political parties play in our government system | They have helped elect presidents and government officials and organized the day to day operation of congress |
| What informal methods play a large role in shaping the government | Custom and tradition |
| What is the cabinet | heads of executive departments that advise the president |
| what is a faction ? | group of people motivated by self interest |
| why did James Madison believe that a large country was advantageous for controlling factions | since the country is so large there will always be many interest groups competing for power. |
| Why was Madison convinced policies based on public good would always win over beliefs that only serve a narrow interest | IN a large republic with many different interests policies that only serve narrow interests ( selfish do not support the public good) can't win majority support |
| Some people disagree with madison's beliefs and feel that the Constitution actually prevents majority interst groups from enacting change) What are the 2 ways they feel the constitution limits these groups? | Gridlock, Avoid responsibility |
| Define Gridlock | when a legislative process comes to a standstill because political opponents block each others efforts |
| Degine Avoid responsibility in a democracy | Elected officials should be held responsible for how effective they have been during their term |
