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Democracy (15–22%)  \n\n| ✓ Federalist 10 (Madison): large republic controls\u003Cbr>factions. Brutus 1: large republic = tyranny. KNOW BOTH.\u003Cbr>Constitutional Principles |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Popular sovereignty: Power from people. Republicanism: Rep gov't. Separation of powers: 3 branches. Checks & balances: Branch limits. Federalism: Shared power (fed + states) . Enumerated powers: Listed in Art. I §8 (coin $, regulate commerce, declare war, tax) . Reserved: States keep (10th Amend: education, police) . Concurrent: Both states & federal level exercise (taxation) .\u003Cbr>Elastic clause (Necessary & Proper): Fed can make laws needed for enumerated powers. McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) upheld broad reading. Commerce clause: Wickard v. Filburn (1942): local activity → fed jurisdiction if it affects interstate trade.\u003Cbr>Fiscal federalism: Categorical grants: $ for specific\u003Cbr>program. Block grants: $ fewer restrictions. Mandates: Fed requires states do X (sometimes unfunded) .\u003Cbr>From Articles to Constitution |  |  |\n| Articles weakness: Weak central govt, no exec/courts, no fed taxation, no interstate commerce power. Shays'Rebellion (1786): chaos → constitutional reform. |  |  |\n| Type\u003Cbr>Participatory | How it works Citizens directly vote on issues | Con\u003Cbr>Logistically hard, low info |\n| Pluralist | Interest groups compete | Unequal resources, elites dominate |\n| Elite | Small group decides | Undemocratic, excludes masses |\n\nGreat Compromise: House = pop-based (435), Senate = 2/state (100) . 3/5 Compromise: Enslaved counted as 3/5 person. Electoral College: Indirect [pres. vote. Art. V:](pres. vote. Art. V:)[ ](pres. vote. Art. V:)[Amend = 2/3 propose](Amend = 2/3 propose), 3/4 ratify (hard) .  \n ⚠ Federalist 51: self-interest protects freedom, not  \n2a: Congress: Structure & Powers (25–36%)  \n\n| ✓ Commerce clause = most-used expansion of fed authority. Nearly ALL federal regulation traces here.\u003Cbr>House vs Senate |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Feature Size/basis | House\u003Cbr>435, population | Senate\u003Cbr>100, 2/state |\n| Term | 2 yrs | 6 yrs (1/3 cycle) |\n| Age/Residence | 25+ | 30+ |\n| Filibuster? | No | Yes (60 cloture) |\n| Confirm judges? | No | Yes; ratify treaties |\n| Powers & Lawmaking |  |  |\n\nEnumerated (Art. I §8): Tax, regulate commerce, coin $, establish courts, declare war, raise army. Implied: Via Necessary & Proper (McCulloch upheld broad) .  \nBill path: Intro → Committee (hearings, markup) → Floor (debate, amend, vote) → Other chamber → Conference committee → Pres (sign/veto/pocket) . Override = 2/3 both chambers.  \nLeadership: Speaker (House majority), Majority/Minority Leaders, Whips enforce discipline. Filibuster (Senate): Delay via debate, no time limit. 60-vote cloture ends. Amendments: Riders: Unrelated tacked to bill.  \nLogrolling: Vote-trading. Pork: Federal $ for district. Committees: Standing (permanent), Select, Joint, Conference (reconcile) .  \nImpeachment: House votes Articles, Senate tries (2/3 removes) . War Powers Res. 1973: Notify 48 hrs, 60-day limit w/o approval. Franking: Free mail. Casework: Constituent help.  \nOversight: Power of purse (budget control), investigations, GAO audits, impeachment (House charges, Senate tries, 2/3 removes) . Checks on pres: Block appointments/treaties, override veto, defund, impeach.  \n⚠ Implied powers broad but must link to enumerated power; courts review if challenged.  \n2b: Presidency & Bureaucracy (25–36%)  \n\n| ⚠ Exec orders ≠ laws. Can be reversed by next pres, struck by courts, or overridden by Congress.\u003Cbr>Presidential Powers |\n| --- |\n| Veto: Reject bill (2/3 Congress override) . Pocket veto: Bill dies if Congress adjourns b/4 signing (no override) . Commander-in-chief: Control armed forces (War Powers Act 1973: notify Congress 48 hrs, max 60 days w/o approval) .\u003Cbr>Appointments: Cabinet, judges, ambassadors (Senate confirms) . Treaties: POTUS sign","cbCairmoszHHIyd6","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairmoszHHIyd6","pdf",73951,"English","# Foundations of American Democracy\n## Constitutional Principles & Federalism\n## From Articles to Constitution\n## Democracy Types\n## Compromises & Electoral College\n# Congress: Structure & Powers\n## Enumerated and Implied Powers\n## Bill Path and Leadership\n## Committees, Impeachment, and War Powers\n## Oversight and Checks on the President\n# Presidency & Bureaucracy\n## Presidential Powers and Limits\n## Appointments, Treaties, Pardons, Executive Orders\n## Going Public and Neustadt Persuasion\n## Bureaucracy Structure and Iron Triangles\n# Judiciary & Judicial Review\n## Federal Courts & Jurisdiction\n## Marbury v. Madison\n## Judicial Philosophy (Originalism)","[{\"question\":\"What are the core constitutional principles and how do they relate to checks and balances?\",\"answer\":\"The guide lists popular sovereignty, republicanism, separation of powers, and checks \\u0026 balances, emphasizing that each branch limits the others. It also explains federalism and how powers are shared across federal and state levels.\"},{\"question\":\"How does Congress create laws from bill introduction to final presidential action?\",\"answer\":\"It follows the path from intro to committee work (hearings and markup), then floor debate and voting, onward to the other chamber, and a conference committee for reconciliation. The president signs, vetoes, or a pocket veto can occur, with overrides possible by a 2/3 vote in both chambers.\"},{\"question\":\"What is judicial review and which case establishes it?\",\"answer\":\"Judicial review allows courts to strike laws as unconstitutional. 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