Bill of Rights
Freedom of Press, Assembly, Religion (et al)
What is the first amendment
This enlightenment thinker was an advocate of the social contract, and published the idea of unalienable rights (Life, liberty and property). You could also say he had his argument on this mechanism for keeping people from opening a door.
Who is Locke?
Having multiple branches in the government
Seporation of Powers
This political party Championed by Alexander Hamilton pushed for the expansion of the federal government and a strong central government
Who were the federalists?
This singer holds the record for most grammy nominations at 88, including 9 for when she was a part of Destiny's Child.
Who is Beyonce?
Anything not in the constitution defaults to the states
What is the 10th Amendment?
This enlightenment thinker was a strong advocate of the social contract, introducing it in his work "Leviathan." He also lent his name to a teacher across the hall and a famous comic strip.
Who is Hobbes?
The principle that the authority of a state and its government are created and sustained by the consent of its people, who are the source of all political power.
What is Popular Sovereignty (or the right to vote).
This failed founding document paved the way for the Constitution after holding the colonies together during the Revolution. This document was also well liked by many Antifederalists because of it's weaker central government
What are the Articles of Confederation
This one direction spent much of his early daylight hours working in a bakery before being discovered.
Who is Harry Styles?
The protection from unreasonable search and seizure
What is the 4th amendment?
This French philosopher is responsible for the idea of separation of powers into 3 branches of government.
The idea that no one part of government should have all of the power, and government should hold itself accountable across different branches
What are Checks and Balances
This compromise took aspects of the Virginia and New Jersey plans and pushed them together to create a bicameral legislature.
What is the Great Compromise
This Quarterback came into the limelight at NC State before signing with Seahawks for 10 years. He currently plays for the Broncos.
Who is Russell Wilson?
These amendments help establish trial proceedings and the right to a jury.
What are the 6th and 7th amendments
The idea that people give up certain freedoms for the protection of government.
Social Contract
Not quite Natural Rights, but Thomas Jefferson's version which included "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness."
What are unalienable rights?
Taxation without representation, The Intolerable Acts, and The Boston Massacre are all reasons for this
What is the American Revolution?
This Disney Character is larger than life despite his living conditions. We all wish we had friends like him
Who is Genie?
The right to not incriminate yourself
The period of history is characterized by new ideas and strengthened philosophical reasoning, lasting from the late 1600s to the early 1800s
What is the enlightenment?
"Rule of" this indicates that everyone regardless of status or position is subject to the same rules as everyone else.
This document ratified in 1788 created the government as we understand it now, with built in mechanisms to change it.
This Star Wars movie just returned to theaters after turning 40, originally as the conclusion to the beloved saga.
What is Episode 6: Return of the Jedi?