Section 1
What philosopher most influenced the Found Father’s ideas about natural rights in the Constitution?
John Locke
What were checks and balances designed to do?
Limit tyranny in any branch.
What was a major concern of Anti-Federalists?
The Constitution lacked a Bill of Rights
What is the 1st Amendment?
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, petition.
Locke’s social contract theory states that the government’s power comes from where?
The consent of the governed.
What does separation of powers mean?
Each branch has a specific duty
What kind of government did the Federalists advocate for?
A strong central government promotes stability
What is the 2nd Amendment?
The right to bear arms.
What document stated “No one, not even the King, is above the law?”
The Magna Carta
What kind of Congress did the Great Compromise establish?
Two-house Congress-population in House, equality in Senate
Why were the Federalists Papers written? To explain what?
Encourage ratification and explain the Constitution.
What is the 3rd amendment?
No quartering of soldiers
The Articles of Confederation created what kind of government?
Confederation of independent states.
What states did the Virginia Plan favor?
Large states
In what way did the Founding Fathers make the amendment process?
Very difficult to ensure stability
What is the 4th amendment?
No unreasonable searches and seizures
Under the Articles of Confederation, each state had:
One vote, regardless of size
What problem did Shays’ Rebellion expose?
Weak national government unable to maintain order.
What is the 5th amendment?
Rights of the accused.