Foundations
Montesquieu
Which enlightenment philosopher developed the concept of Separation of Powers?
This document, written by Thomas Paine, Advocated independence from England
Common Sense
What two powers did the Constitution grant to the Legislative Branch that it did not have under the AOC?
The power to tax and regulate trade
Name the two houses of the Legislative Branch, their terms of office, and how many members are in each.
House of Representatives, 2 years, 435 members
Senate, 6 years, 100 members
Powers that are specifically granted to Congress under Article I
Enumerated or delegated Powers
What two concepts did John Locke Develop?
Natural Law and Social Contract
What was the main complaint of the colonists against England
Taxation without Representation
Name the 3 Branches of Government and what they do
Legislative makes the Laws
Executive Enforces the Laws
Judicial Interprets the Laws/Resolves disputes
The President
Powers that are given to the states under the 10th Amendment
Reserved Powers
This foundation document established limited government and gave us the Right to a Jury Trial
Magna Carta
What action by the colonists led to the intolerable acts?
The Boston Tea Party
How do we amend the Constitution?
2/3ds of each house of Congress to propose an amendment. 3/4th of the states to ratify.
This Branch can declare Laws and Executive Actions Unconstitutional
Judicial Branch
Powers that are shared by both the National and The State Government
Concurrent Powers
This Document established the concept of Self Government in the New World
Mayflower Compact
Thomas Jefferson adapted John Locke's concepts of Natural Law when drafting this "Dear George" letter to the King, becoming perhaps the foundation of our Democracy
The Declaration of Independence
What concept enables each branch of Government to stop another branch from doing something?
Checks and balances
What must happen in order for a bill to become Law?
It must pass both the House and the Senate and be signed by the President.
What clause establishes "implied powers"
The Elastic Clause
This document established the rights of all English citizens, no matter where in the Empire they lived.
English Bill of Rights
This was our first government after the Revolutionary War
The Articles of Confederation
What are the first 3 words of the Constitution and what concept do they establish?
"We the People" and "Popular Sovereignty"
What is Separation of Powers
Power is divided into 3 branches where each Branch has its own powers and own responsibilities.
These powers enable congress to use their delegated powers: for example: the power to create NASA or the Air Force
Implied Powers