Articles of Confederation
What was the nation’s first written plan of government?
Articles of Confederation
Who came up with the idea of natural rights?
John Locke
:What English document in 1215 limited the king’s power?
Magna Carta
Cruel and oppressive rule
“tyranny.”
Under the Articles, Congress could declare war but could not ________.
Collect taxes or enforce laws
Who developed the idea of separation of powers?
Montesquieu
What 1689 document expanded rights like free speech and trial by jury?
English Bill of Rights
Power shared between federal and state governments
“federalism.”
Which rebellion proved the Articles were too weak?
Shay’s Rebellion
What is the agreement between people and government called?
Social Contract
Which U.S. document is sometimes called the world’s most famous “break-up letter”?
Declaration of Independence
What does “liberty” mean in the U.S. founding context?
Freedom from oppressive restrictions
What type of legislature did the Articles create?
One-house (unicameral)
Which Enlightenment idea is reflected in the Bill of Rights?
Protection of individual liberties
What type of democracy did the U.S. adopt: direct or representative?
Representative democracy (Republic)
What does “consent of the governed” mean?
Government gets its power from the people
Why did the Founders replace the Articles?
They were too weak to solve national problems
How did Montesquieu’s ideas directly shape the U.S. Constitution?
Created three branches of government with checks and balances
What ancient cultures inspired U.S. government ideas of law and participation?
Ancient Greece and Rome
In a pure democracy, who makes the laws?
The voting majority directly