English Philosophy
What are the three types of government stated by Montesquieu?
Republics, Monarchies, and Despotisms
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
Define veto
A vote that blocks a decision
Name the current president of the United States.
Donald Trump
Which Article of the Constitution establishes the Judicial Branch?
Article III
Which English Philosopher believed the purpose of government is to secure natural rights?
John Locke
What came before the Constitution?
What are checks and balances?
A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power
What is the job of the Executive Branch?
To enforce the law
Which Article of the Constitution established the Executive Branch?
Article II
What is the social contract theory?
The belief that people are free and equal by natural right, and that this in turn requires that all people give their consent to be governed.
What is Federalism?
The idea of a federal organization of more or less self-governing units
What are the three natural rights?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
How does the Executive Branch check the Legislative Branch?
By vetoing bills and laws
Which Article of the Constitution established the Legislative Branch?
Article I
Who believed humans are guided by self-preservation?
Thomas Hobbes
Who were the authors of the Federalist Papers?
James Madison, John Jay, and Alexander Hamilton
Define the necessary and proper clause
The power for Congress to create laws that will enforce the Constitution
Name some Presidential Powers
Serves as the Commander-in-Chief, makes treaties with other nations, nominates ambassadors, receives ambassadors of other nations...
How many Articles are in the Constitution?
Seven
What is the state of nature?
It is the state of humans before society and government. A state of absolute freedom.
What is a representative democracy?
A system of government in which citizens elect representatives, or leaders, to make decisions about the laws for all the people.
Define reserved powers
Powers not specifically granted to the federal government or denied to the states belong to the states and the people
What is a rule or order issued by the president to an executive branch of the government and having the force of law?
An executive order
Fill in the blanks: The Constitution is the _______ ___ of the land
Supreme law