Vocab
Democracy
Rule by the people
What was the Enlightment?
The Constitution created how many branches of government?
3
Which branch holds the Supreme Court?
Judicial
The division of government into three branches.
Separation of Powers
Popular Sovereignty
Natural Rights
All humans are born with certain inalienable rights
What are the first ten amendments called?
Bill of Rights
Which branch discusses and votes on laws?
Legislative
Division of Government between Federal and State and Local governments.
Articles of Confederation
The first US form of Government, did not suceed
Social Contract
People give up some rights in exchange for protection and order provided by the Government
Why did the Articles of Confederation have to be replaced?
Gave the states too much power
True or False:
The President can commit crimes because he's above the law.
False
The purpose of checks and balances is.....
to make sure no one branch becomes too powerful
Federalism
The division of Government between state, local and the federal government
Jean Jacque Rousseau
Popular sovereignty thinker, power comes from the people not the church or god
What was the result of the Great Compromise?
Name one way the branches can check each other
(Various Answers)
What is the difference between Reserved and Enumerated Powers?
Reserved are for the states, enumerated are specifically given to the Federal government.
Enumerated Powers
Powers specifically given to the Federal Government in Article 1 of Constitution
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.”
— Declaration of Independence, 1776
Which Enlightenment concept is represented here?
Natural Rights
What is an Amendment?
Change or addition to the Constitution
The power of impeachment is what principle of democracy?
Checks and Balances
What is the difference between Federalism and Separation of Powers?
Federalism is vertically separated, while Separation of Powers is horizontally separation