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Charles Beard's theory of the Constitution - ANS-believed the Constitution was written in favor of the
wealthy classes (land owners)
Federalist no. 10 - ANS-part of a collection of essays promoting ratification of the Constitution; written
by James Madison, addresses the question of how to guard against factions-argued that a strong, big
republic would be a better guard against those dangers
Federalist no. 51 - ANS-art of a collection of essays promoting ratification of the Constitution; written by
James Madison, addresses means by which appropriate checks and balances can be created in
government and also advocates a separation of powers within the national government
Marbury v. Madison - ANS-established the practice of judicial review
McCulloch v. Maryland - ANS-established two important principles in constitutional law: the
Constitution grants to Congress implied powers for implementing the Constitution's express powers, in
order to create a functional national government, and state action may not impede valid constitutional
exercises of power by the Federal government.
Divided government - ANS-Governance divided between the parties, especially when one holds the
presidency and the other controls one or both houses of Congress
Federalism - ANS-separation of power between state and federal governments
Mandate - ANS-a president's claim of broad public support
Block grants - ANS-broad grants to states for prescribed activities, with only a few strings attachedstates have greater flexibility