Unit 1 Assignment

6. A theory that the elite have a disproportionate amount of influence in the policymaking process
9. Democratic A theory that widespread political participation is essential
10. Federalism the programs and authority are clearly divided between national, state, and local government
12. clause that states laws passed by Congress are supreme
13. and proper clause that is a critical source of power for the national government
15. A theory that emphasizes the role of groups in the policymaking process

1. Supporters of the Constitution, who called for a strong national government
2. divides power among layers of government
3. clause that grants Congress the power to trade
4. Federalism all levels of government work together
5. Opposed the Constitution, who called for stronger state governments
6. powers powers only the national government may exercise
7. of Confederation the first Constitution of the U.S. establishing a weak central government
8. powers powers granted to the national government in the Constitution
11. the framers of the constitution tried to reduce____ at a national level
14. powers powers not specifically granted to the federal government