Democracy Ideals
Mentioned in the DOI to keep the government from abusing their power.
The people shall overthrow the government if it succumbs to tyranny.
This document was the first constitution in the United States and was ratified in 1781.
The Article of Confederation
What is Federalism?
Power is shared between the state and the national/federal government.
This document announced that the American colonies were free from the british rule.
The Declaration of Independence.
This side supported the constitution and recommended a stronger national government.
The federalists
This is to keep the government from having too much power.
Separation of Powers
Congress did not have the power to do this specific thing, which made it hard to make money. What is this thing?
They didn't have the power to tax the people.
What are delegated powers?
Powers are given specifically to the national/federal government.
These were the countries declaring independence from Great Britain.
The 13 American colonies
This side opposes the constitution and fears a strong national government
Anti-Federalists
What year was the Declaration of Independence signed, and who wrote it?
Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, and it was signed in 1776.
Each state had this many votes despite its size.
One Vote
What powers only belong to the state?
Reserved powers
This king was blamed for the colonists' problems in the DOI.
King George III
These papers were written to support the Constitution and convince people to ratify it
Federalist papers
What are the things that ensure a limited government?
1. Separation of powers
2. Checks and balances
3. Federalism
4. Republicanism
This event showed the weakness of the AOC because farmers protested about their economic problems.
Shay's Rebellion.
Both state and national governments share these powers.
Concurrent Powers
This enlightenment idea influenced he declaration.
Natural Rights
Brutus argued that this was missing from the constitution and needed to protect individual rights
What are the U.S government's democratic ideals?
1. Natural rights
2. A social contract with the people
3. Popular sovereignty (all government power comes from the consent of its people)
4. Limited government
To pass important laws under the AOC, this many states had to agree to pass the law.
9/13 states
This Amendment states that powers not given to the federal government belong to the people of the states.
10th Amendment
This Enlightenment thinker influenced the DOI
John Locke
Brutus argued that a large republic would make it difficult to do what? And did the Federalist disagree or agree with this view?
Represent the people equally.
The Federalist also agreed.