LO 1.A.1: Compare how various models of representative democracy are reflected through major institutions, policies, events, or debates in the U.S.
Different types of democracy include: participatory, pluralist and elite democracy. The NAACP reflected the pluralist policy of having interest in the social black issues of the U.S.
LO 1.B.1: Analyze and compare democratic ideals reflected in U.S. foundational documents.
Democratic ideals include: the social contract, natural rights, popular sovereignty, and John Locke's "Social Contract".
In 2012 of November, Colorado's state government passed a law that legalized marijuana. However, Colorado nullified the Federal Law and no longer enforces it. This reflects the issues raised in the ratification debate in the sense that state government does not essentially have listen to the Federal Government. This brings up the issue of State powers versus Federal Powers and the thin line that separates them.
LO 1.B.2: Compare and interpret Federalist and Anti-Federalist views on central government and democracy.
Federalists wanted to have a strong central government because they thought it was essential to hold the nation together. The Anti-Federalists favored a smaller central government because they valued states rights and thought that the central government would abuse the states.
LO 1.C.1: Explain the relationship between key provisions of the Articles of Confederation and the debate over granting greater power to the federal government formerly reserved to the states.
The Articles of Confederation was a very weak and disorderly form of government which helped the federalists make their point of how a weak national political structure will result in dissatisfaction for all citizens of that nation. Although some believed the Articles simply needed revision others believed the government needed more power to enact and restrict certain things.
LO 1.C.2: Analyze causes and effects of constitutional compromises in addressing political, economic, and regional divisions.
The Great Compromise: Caused by disagreements between the Virginia Plan (representation based on population) and New Jersey Plan (equal representation for each state. This compromise combined both plans and resulted in the creation of the House of Representation and the Senate.Three-Fifth Compromise: Pure racist and oppressive.
LO 1.C.3: Explain how the issues raised in the ratification debate are reflected in ongoing philosophical disagreements about democracy and governmental power.
Legalizing marijuana and same sex marriage showcase state powers; as states across the country ratify these issues it becomes their law but is not recognized federally.LO 1.D.1: Evaluate the relationship between separation of powers and checks and balances.
Checks and balances were created to prevent tyranny from any one branch
LO 1.E.1: Assess how the distribution of powers among three federal branches affects policy making.
The separation of powers provides designated jobs to each branch which is then overlooked by the other two. balance keeps the central government in equality especially in points of disagreement.
LO 1.F.1: Explain how and why the appropriate balance of power between national and state governments has been interpreted differently over time.
Changes in social relations, increases in technology changes how information is shared, scientific progress tends to lead to different perspectives, sociological studies have an effect on views concerning social policies, global circumstances influence the people’s view of the government, civil unrest and general dissatisfaction tends to lead to less faith in the federal government
LO 1.F.2: Analyze questions over the allocation and scope of central power within a federal structure.
One branch could question the scope of power giving power to states over businesses could be potentially volatile. This is when congress comes in to make a decision as to what should happen.
Different types of democracy include: participatory, pluralist and elite democracy. The NAACP reflected the pluralist policy of having interest in the social black issues of the U.S.
LO 1.B.1: Analyze and compare democratic ideals reflected in U.S. foundational documents.
Democratic ideals include: the social contract, natural rights, popular sovereignty, and John Locke's "Social Contract".
In 2012 of November, Colorado's state government passed a law that legalized marijuana. However, Colorado nullified the Federal Law and no longer enforces it. This reflects the issues raised in the ratification debate in the sense that state government does not essentially have listen to the Federal Government. This brings up the issue of State powers versus Federal Powers and the thin line that separates them.
LO 1.B.2: Compare and interpret Federalist and Anti-Federalist views on central government and democracy.
Federalists wanted to have a strong central government because they thought it was essential to hold the nation together. The Anti-Federalists favored a smaller central government because they valued states rights and thought that the central government would abuse the states.
LO 1.C.1: Explain the relationship between key provisions of the Articles of Confederation and the debate over granting greater power to the federal government formerly reserved to the states.
The Articles of Confederation was a very weak and disorderly form of government which helped the federalists make their point of how a weak national political structure will result in dissatisfaction for all citizens of that nation. Although some believed the Articles simply needed revision others believed the government needed more power to enact and restrict certain things.
LO 1.C.2: Analyze causes and effects of constitutional compromises in addressing political, economic, and regional divisions.
The Great Compromise: Caused by disagreements between the Virginia Plan (representation based on population) and New Jersey Plan (equal representation for each state. This compromise combined both plans and resulted in the creation of the House of Representation and the Senate.Three-Fifth Compromise: Pure racist and oppressive.
LO 1.C.3: Explain how the issues raised in the ratification debate are reflected in ongoing philosophical disagreements about democracy and governmental power.
Legalizing marijuana and same sex marriage showcase state powers; as states across the country ratify these issues it becomes their law but is not recognized federally.LO 1.D.1: Evaluate the relationship between separation of powers and checks and balances.
Checks and balances were created to prevent tyranny from any one branch
LO 1.E.1: Assess how the distribution of powers among three federal branches affects policy making.
The separation of powers provides designated jobs to each branch which is then overlooked by the other two. balance keeps the central government in equality especially in points of disagreement.
LO 1.F.1: Explain how and why the appropriate balance of power between national and state governments has been interpreted differently over time.
Changes in social relations, increases in technology changes how information is shared, scientific progress tends to lead to different perspectives, sociological studies have an effect on views concerning social policies, global circumstances influence the people’s view of the government, civil unrest and general dissatisfaction tends to lead to less faith in the federal government
LO 1.F.2: Analyze questions over the allocation and scope of central power within a federal structure.
One branch could question the scope of power giving power to states over businesses could be potentially volatile. This is when congress comes in to make a decision as to what should happen.