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What is the meaning of the Rule of law
The law applies to everyone, even those
who govern?
Which constitutional principle was
central to the writing of the Bill of
Rights?
limited government
Their rights to life, liberty, and private property are inherent to the human condition, and laws were made to protect them. Specific individual rights are guaranteed in which document?
The Bills of Rights
How is the Enlightenment political principle of the "social contract" expressed?
Governments derive their power from the citizens
The Anti-Federalists oppose ratification of the United States Constitution because it did NOT granted power to the Central Government.
F
Montesquieu?
Separation of Powers
Which document gave the same power to large and small states in Congress?
the Great Compromise
The Declaration of Independence provides the principles behind the colonies' decision to separate from England
True
Which branch has the power to Impeach?
Congress (Legislative)
Which document served as the basis for American independence from the British and offered the new nation a distinct philosophy of government.
Declaration of Independence
How long is a term for a Supreme Court judge?
Life
Who elects a Supreme Court Judge?
Nobody. They are appointed.
Why the 19th amendment was considered a key feature of republicanism
It gave women the right to vote.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson.
What this means in the Declaration of independence? "We the People."
People over government
Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison wrote a series of essays named?
Federalist papers.
the weakness of the Articles of confederation
No power to collect taxes, no president, no power to control interstate trade
Can Congress make any law removing our naturals rights?
No
Natural rights of men based on John Lock
Life, liberty, and property
The Anti-Federalists felt the Constitution granted too much power to the central government
True