Exam 1- POSI 2310

Exam 1- POSI 2310 Why did the framers fear democracy? And what did they do to address it in the Constitution? - ANSWER--afraid the masses would be swayed by demagogues -they used separation of power, federalism, and limited suffrage How did the framers of the Constitution strengthen the national government? - ANSWER-President (stronger executive) expressed and implied powers How did the framers address their fear of a stronger national government? - ANSWER-Federalist Papers - made sure during conventions to have separate power What are the characteristics and social basis of Classical Liberalism? - ANSWER-individualism, seperation between religion and government, less government = better, middle class What are the characteristics and social basis of Classical Socialism? - ANSWER-workers class, wealth = product of labor, government organizes society, welfare Liberty in democracy conflicts with what other ideals? - ANSWER-liberty and equality cannot have freedom and all be equal order, stability, and liberty cannot have freedom when given orders What is meant by the "Great Compromise? - ANSWER-compromise between the New Jersey plan and the Virginia plan 2 houses, 2 senators, and representatives based off of population What are Expressed Powers? - ANSWER-powers spelled out in the constitution