Govt 2305: Exam 1 /actual Exam Questions With Correct Detailed Answers |latest Update 2024/2025 Graded A+

Establishment clause {Ans: the 1st Amendment clause which says that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion" this law means that a "wall of separation" exists between church and state}dual federalism {Ans: a political arrangement in which power is divided between national and state governments in clearly defined terms, with state governments exercising those powers accorded to them without interference from the national government.}Equality {Ans: Having the same privileges, rights, status, and opportunities as others.}Great compromise {Ans: an agreement reached at the constitutional convention that gave each state and equal number of senators - regardless of population but linked representation in "The House" to population - 3 branches - 2 houses - House of Rep.: representation based on population - House of Senate: based on equal votes}reserved powers {Ans: In comparative federalism and comparative constitutionalism reserved powers or residual powers are those powers which are not "enumerated" (written down, assigned).}New Jersey plan {Ans: a framework for the constitution that called for equal state representation in the Nat'l legislature - regardless of population -3 Branches - 1 legislative house -each state would have 1 equal vote - gov. can regulate trade and