UU.S. Government rhsweb.pptVIP

U.S. Government Origins and Foundations Why do we need government? What are the positive aspects of government in America? What are the negative aspects? Who has the authority? Why? Why Democracy? Liberal Ideas in 1770s Colonists’ Experiences Differences Among Colonies Prior injustices of British king American Form of Democracy According to Constitution Two-House legislature Three Branches Independent Judiciary Majority Rule, Minority Rights Equality Individual Freedoms Free-Enterprise American Form of Democracy According to Tocqueville “Majority Rules” forces cooperation Democracy encourages innovation Perfectability takes advantage of democracy Without rigid classes, democracy is more likely to work Majority Rules Political Parties Laws Elections Is this a good thing? Individual Rights v. Individualism What are some examples of individual rights? When do individual rights conflict with the common good? Free-Enterprise What is free-enterprise? Why is this a natural economic structure for a democracy? What aspects of our current economic system seem less democratic? Federal v. State Powers Which are federal? Which are state? Both? License professionals Collect taxes Make treaties Collect import taxes Regulate interstate commerce Declare war Regulate gambling Fund Regulate Education Coin money Punish counterfeiters Regulate sale of alcohol Naturalize citizens Create post offices Enforce laws Regulate trade within a state Regulate marriage divorce