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What philosopher had the most influence on American political thought? This philosopher gave us the three natural rights and the social contract.
John Locke
What is the official power of an executive or authority to reject a bill or proposal passed by a legislature, stopping it from becoming law?
Veto
Which plan called for equal representation among all of the states?
The New Jersey Plan
What did the Anti-Federalists require in addition to the Constitution to ensure that everyone has individual rights?
The Bill of Rights
Protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.
4th Amendment
John Locke’s social contract theory says that the government’s power comes from where?
The consent of the governed
These are political powers granted specifically to the states.
Reserved powers
What are checks and balances designed to do?
Limit tyranny by any branch
The Founding Fathers made the amendment process...
Difficult to ensure stability
Prevents the government from forcing citizens to house soldiers in their homes without consent.
3rd Amendment
What is the 1215 document from England called that inspired limited government, fairness, and justice? It explained that no one is above the law, not even the king.
The Magna Carta
What did the Three-Fifths Compromise dealt primarily with?
Representation/taxation among states
What are specific powers granted to the federal government, especially Congress.
Enumerated Powers
What is the collection of 85 essays called that attempted to persuade citizens that a new Constitution would create a strong central government and still protect civil liberties?
The Federalist Papers
Protects the five fundamental freedoms from government interference: religion, speech, the press, assembly, and petition.
1st Amendment
The process of officially approving the Constitution is called?
Ratification (Ratify)
Which plan called for population-based representation in the states and a bicameral legislature?
The Virginia Plan
If a state law contradicts a federal law, the federal law wins. “The supreme law of the Land”
Supremacy Clause
Protects those accused of crimes. You have the right to a Grand Jury, Protection from Double Jeopardy, Protection against Self-Incrimination, Right to Due Process, and Protection of your Property.
5th Amendnment
What event exposed that the government was weak and could not hold order? This event was a result of farmers being required to pay high taxes.
Shays' Rebellion
Under the Great Compromise, what is representation in the House of Representatives is based on?
Population
Power divided between the state and federal governments.
Federal System
Protects the right to keep and bear arms.
2nd Amendment