Govt 350 Exam 3 Study Guide
Why is it critical to fix the meaning of words in founding legal documents such as the US
Constitution? - ANS-Without fixing the meaning of words in the historical context of
when they are written, founding legal documents become "ever-changing" and
"ever-fluid." The very nature of documents being binding becomes eroded as they are
re-interpreted as words shift in meaning and definition.
What is the role of the Preamble relative to the US Constitution? - ANS-1. To serve as
the interpretative key for the Constitution
2. Subsequent Enumerated Powers are intended to meet these grand objects outlined
in the Preamble.
What is the nature of Progressivism? - ANS-The Progressive movement stands for
social views like a fair economy, universal healthcare, and climate change
What was the policy expression of Progressivism under the Presidencies of Woodrow
Wilson and FDR? - ANS-Wilson: The Fair Deal
FDR: The New Deal
Explain the nature of the shift away from Constitutional governance under the
progressive era - ANS-1. The role of government has shifted away from being
constitutionally anchored to a need-based/social justice system (Economic and social
welfare)
2. Public policy and regulations are now facilitated through a vast administrative state
(professional administrators and bureaucrats)
3. Transformation from a limited, constitutional government to an expansive and
evolving government based upon a living constitution.
How has Article 1, Section 8, clause 1 been reinterpreted? - ANS-1. "The General
Welfare Clause" has been expanded to incorporate whatever Congress or the President
decides is in the "general welfare" as opposed to what the Constitution clearly
enumerates.
2. Progressives would decry the original purpose and scope of the national government
to include a range of subjects it was never intended to cover.
Why is it critical to fix the meaning of words in founding legal documents such as the US
Constitution? - ANS-Without fixing the meaning of words in the historical context of
when they are written, founding legal documents become "ever-changing" and
"ever-fluid." The very nature of documents being binding becomes eroded as they are
re-interpreted as words shift in meaning and definition.
What is the role of the Preamble relative to the US Constitution? - ANS-1. To serve as
the interpretative key for the Constitution
2. Subsequent Enumerated Powers are intended to meet these grand objects outlined
in the Preamble.
What is the nature of Progressivism? - ANS-The Progressive movement stands for
social views like a fair economy, universal healthcare, and climate change
What was the policy expression of Progressivism under the Presidencies of Woodrow
Wilson and FDR? - ANS-Wilson: The Fair Deal
FDR: The New Deal
Explain the nature of the shift away from Constitutional governance under the
progressive era - ANS-1. The role of government has shifted away from being
constitutionally anchored to a need-based/social justice system (Economic and social
welfare)
2. Public policy and regulations are now facilitated through a vast administrative state
(professional administrators and bureaucrats)
3. Transformation from a limited, constitutional government to an expansive and
evolving government based upon a living constitution.
How has Article 1, Section 8, clause 1 been reinterpreted? - ANS-1. "The General
Welfare Clause" has been expanded to incorporate whatever Congress or the President
decides is in the "general welfare" as opposed to what the Constitution clearly
enumerates.
2. Progressives would decry the original purpose and scope of the national government
to include a range of subjects it was never intended to cover.
