Enlightenment
"Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed." refers to what Enlightenment concept
Popular Sovereignty
Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress requested money from states but could not require states to contribute funds.
The scenario demonstrates which weakness of the Articles?
Lack of taxing power
Delegates from larger states supported the Virginia Plan because it:
Representation based on the population: the more people, the more representation.
"The latent causes of faction are thus sown in the nature of man."
Which Federalist Paper dealt with this issue?
Federalist Paper #10
Which constitutional provision was discussed in Federalist Paper #51?
Checks and balances & separation of powers
What Enlightenment thinker came up with the idea of popular sovereignty
John Locke
Due to the Articles of Confederation's lack of taxing power, what did the founders focus on in the Constitution?
Calls for a stronger national government
The New Jersey Plan was primarily designed to:
protect the interests of the smaller states
What was the main concern of Federalist Paper #10
Factions of radical people could take control of the government & take away natural rights
How does Federalist Paper No. 51 protect citizens' liberty?
by preventing one branch from becoming too powerful
How was popular sovereignty incorporated into the Constitution?
Republican government and elections
Which event most clearly demonstrated that the Articles of Confederation needed to be changed or abolished?
Shay's Rebellion
The Great Compromise resolved disagreements regarding:
representation in Congress
What did Federalist Paper #10 say was the best way to deal with factions?
By creating a large, strong constitutional republic with a strong federal government
What were the Anti-Federalists concerned about the new Constitution?
Individual liberty * argued for the Bill of Rights to amend the Constitution.
Which Enlightenment philosopher said people are generally selfish and require a strong government?
Hobbes
Name another 2 more weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
No Military
No Judicial System
Which constitutional principle is demonstrated when Congress passes laws, the President enforces laws, and courts interpret laws?
separation of powers
"Ambition must be made to counteract ambition." is related to which Federalist Paper?
Federalist PApaer #51
California legalizes recreational marijuana while federal law continues to classify marijuana as illegal.
This scenario is best described by...
Federalism
A town meeting where citizens vote directly on local policies is an example of:
Direct Democracy
Name 2 more weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
No power to regulate commerce
Weak central government
How did the Constitutional Convention ensure the southern states didn't get all of the power in the House of Representatives?
3/5's compromise counting enslaved people so the South didn't control the House of Reps
Which Federalist Paper argued for an independent judicial branch?
Federalist Paper #78
Define Federalism
A strong central government with some state sovereignty (power to rule & govern)