Lab#8

Question 1

National

Answer 1

What constitutes a nation: identity, governance, and relationship with citizens & state
-sovereignty, common identity, political structure, collective purpose

Question 2

Republic

Answer 2

Government where power resides with people and representatives
-representation, rule of law, separation of powers, civic virtue

Question 3

Nullification

Answer 3

States have the right to invalidate any federal law believed to be unconstitutional or exceeds their granted powers
-state’s rights, legal challenges, Alien and Sedition Acts

Question 4

What examples does Madison give to prove that the United States has “neither a national nor a federal Constitution?”

Answer 4

-Federal because it is based on a states’ compact
-Power from states and partially the people
-Operation of Powers:
Representatives from the people
-Amendment process requires both state and Federal agreement

Question 5

Does Madison demonstrate any limits on the roles of the national and state governments?

Answer 5

Yes; Federalist 39- The Constitution is a blend of National and Federal roles
-checks and balances: limit federal and state governments
-Federalist 51: Need for government to be able to control itself while controlling the governed

Question 6

What reasons does Jefferson give for why the states may nullify laws made by the national government?

Answer 6

1. Constitution is a compact between states
2. Undelegated powers mean no authorization
3. Protection of Rights: if something infringes, it is wrong
4. Judgement of States
5. Historical precedent of the American Revolution

Question 7

How might Federalism resolve issues in the nation?

Answer 7

Local governance, checks and balances between states and Fed, conflict resolution, central gov can’t get too powerful

Question 8

How might Federalism cause tension?

Answer 8

Conflicting laws, unequal implementation, political divisions, resource allocation