Road to Independence
What document announced the colonies' Independence from Britain?
Declaration of Independence
What document become the supreme law of the land in 1789?
The Constitution
Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?
4th Amendment
What principle means the government gets power from the people?
Popular Sovereignty
Was Brutus No. 1 written by a Federalist or Anti-Federalist?
Anti-Federalist
According to the Declaration of Independence where do people get their rights from?
Natural Rights
What principles divides Goverment into 3 branches?
Separation of Powers
Which amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment?
8th Amendment
What principle means No One is above law?
Rule of Law
What was the main goal of the Federalist Papers?
To support the ratification of the Constitution
What are the 3 rights listed in the constitution?
Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness
Why is the Elastic Clause important to federal power?
It expands implied powers of Congress
What is due process and which amendments guarantee it?
Fair treatment under 5th and 14th Amendments
What principles divides power between National and State Goverments?
Federalism
Which document argued courts should protect the Constitution?
Federalist No. 78
What can people do if the government violates their rights?
Abolish it or Alter
What clause makes the Constitution the highest law of the land?
Supremacy Clause
Why was the Bill of Rights added after the Constitution was written?
In order to protect individual liberties and gain Anti-Federalist support
Checks and Balances
How does Federalist 78 justify judicial independence?
Judges must be free from political pressure to interpret laws fairly
What Enlightenment idea influenced the DOI the most?
How does the Constitution balances majority rule and minority rights.
Elections reflect majority rule, but Bill of Rights protects individuals
Which Bill of Rights amendment is considered a “catch-all” for unlisted rights and why?
9th Amendment, because it protects rights not written in Constitution
Explain how the Rule of Law applies to the president?
The president must obey the Constitution and Laws
Compare Federalist and Anti-Federalist views on size of republics?
Federalists supported large republic; Anti-Federalists believed it would weaken representation.