Political Philosophy
He wrote that all people have a natural right to "life, liberty, and property."
Who is John Locke?
Any system of government in which rule is by the people is called
What is a democracy?
The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November is
What is Election Day?
This part of the Constitution sets forth the goals and purposes of the federal government.
What is the preamble?
The first 10 amendments are called the
What are the bill of rights?
This man wrote the original draft of the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
This system of government gives all key powers to the national government.
What is a Unitary government?
The judicial branch can check the power of the other two branches of government through the power of
What is Judicial Review?
The compromise made by the delegates to the Constitutional Convention on this issue left a terrible burden for future generations.
What is slavery?
This Amendment protects the freedom of speech.
What is the first amendment?
This man was known as the Father of the Constitution
Who is James Madison?
This system divides the power between the state and national governments.
What is federalism? or federal?
This group of Americans believes in a limited national government
Who are conservatives?
Was ratified in 1781 by all 13 states
What is the Articles of Confederation?
Even after the Fifteenth Amendment passed, many African Americans could not vote because of the
What is the grandfather clause?(poll taxes and literacy exams are also accepted for this questions)
He wrote that, in its natural state, the life of humankind would be "nasty, brutish, and short."
Who is Thomas Hobbes?
Popular sovereignty refers to rule by
What are the people?
The national government's control of immigration is an example of what kind of power?
What are inherent power? Not explicitly stated in the Constitution
The Framers provided this section of the Constitution so that it will grow with a changing nation.
What are the amendments?
Forbids unreasonable search or seizure of persons, homes, and effects without a warrant.
What is the 4th amendment?
Document that established limits on government.
What is Magna Carta?
Anti-Federalists believed this was needed.
What are the bill of rights?
This action is required to override a presidential veto.
What is a two-thirds vote of each house in Congress?
A plan that provides the rules for government is called a
What is a constitution?
Powers not delegated to the Federal Government, nor prohibited to the States, are reserved to the States or the people.
What is the 10th amendment?