Stuff About Things
The case Whitney v. California involved which amendment?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are examples of this principle
What are natural rights
This is the term to describe a peaceful conversation with another person
What is civil dialogue
This primary source claimed that "all men are created equal"
What is the Declaration of Independence
This method of interpretation relies on the meaning of the words in the constitution
What is text
This method of interpretation can be thought of as a "snapshot" in time
This large yellow monstrosity has been terrorizing the children of Sesame Street for decades
Who is Big Bird
This primary source found it ridiculous that a tiny island across the sea can rule over a continent
What is Common Sense
This thinker based the quality of any government on how well it serves the common good
Who is Aristotle
This is the sound a cow makes
What is [cow noises]
This thinker stated that all are flawed and a virtuous life is one led by reason and not passion
Who is Cicero
This supreme court case prohibited speech with "bad tendency"
This author is best known for writing Common Sense
Who is Thomas Paine
This individual was the main target of the "long train of abuses" in the Declaration of Independence
Who is King George III
This primary source encouraged the colonists to complain to England in a peaceful, dignified manner
What is Letters from a Farmer
This philosopher is known for being put to death for his political beliefs about the King
Who is Algernon Sidney
This primary source claims that the English can regulate trade but not for the sole reason of raising revenue
What is Letters from a Farmer
This thinker is best know for believing that government should be based on the consent of the governed and not the divine right of kings
Who is Algernon Sidney
This method of interpretation involves a consideration of the "wide angle lens" to understand the constitution
What is tradition
This method of interpretation relies on the principles of moral reasoning
What is morality
This method of interpretation relies on understanding the rules established by previous cases
What is precedent
This thinker is responsible for social contract theory
Who is John Locke
This method of interpretation involves considering the costs and benefits of a ruling
What is prudence or consequences
This principle is based on the consent of the governed and states that power is held by the people, not a king
What is popular sovereignty
What is the social contract theory