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The Declaration of Independence was influenced by what enlightenment thinker?
John Locke
What did Thomas Paine's pamphlet on Common Sense convince the colonists to do?
Separate and no longer be governed by England
The Constitution replaced the Articles of Confederation and gave the government the power to?
Regulate Trade and Levy Taxes
"The Constitution is necessary to bind our nation together." who probably said this statement?
Federalist.
Why would people give up their 4th amendment right to search and seizure?
To improve the security of their community.
Natural Law or Natural Rights are?
Life, Liberty, and Property (Pursuit of Happiness)
The Mayflower Compact was a form of _____ government?
Self-Government
Shay's Rebellion proved the state government could not?
Protect liberty (freedom).
Why were the Anti-Federalist against the constitution?
It did not have a list of personal freedoms and they thought the rich and the privileged would control the government.
Who makes laws and signs treaty's?
For example: Cybercrime Treaty Approved?
Senate/House and President.
Montesquieu introduced what concept?
Separation of Power (3 Branches of Government)
The Declaration of Independence was based off of John Locke's idea of?
Natural Rights
What is the purpose of the following statement?
“We the people of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union. . .”
To explain the reasons for writing the constitution.
What document guarantees individual freedoms such as peaceful assembly and a speedy trial?
Bill of Rights
2/3 to propose. How many to ratify and who can ratify?
3/4 State Legislature or 3/4 Constitutional Convention.
The Magna Carta and English Bill of Rights helped governments grant citizens?
Specific Rights
From the following statement, what enlightenment idea is being discussed?
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed with certain unalienable rights.”
Natural Rights
How does separation of powers between the executive and legislative branches look?
Congress passes the laws; but the president enforces them.
If you ask a judge for a lawyer and he refuses to appoint (give) one, what amendment was violated.
6th Amendment right to an attorney to assist with your defense.
Which step is part of the process for amending the U.S. Constitution?
A. State governments call for a national convention.
B. The amendment is approved by half of the states.
C. The secretary of state approves the state convention.
D. Congress reviews the constitutionality of the amendment.
A.
Why is hard to change the federal constitution?
To protect the nation from impulsive acts.
Under the Articles of Confederation, what branches did not exist?
Executive (President) and Judicial (Supreme Court)
What is the purpose of Separation of Powers?
to prevent any branch from having too much power
The 4th Amendment states that you are protected from unreasonable search and seizures? Someone who opposes the 4th amendment might say what?
The government is responsible for doing everything possible to find criminals.
What are two technology items covered by the 4th Amendment? (Unreasonable Search & Seizures)?
e-mails and cell phones?