Enlightenment
What is the enlightenment?
A movement that impacted the entire western world
How many people showed up to the Annapolis convention?
55
What does ratify mean?
To pass it to approve
Where did most of the power go to according to the AOC?
States got more power than national government
What are expressed powers?
Powers specifically named in the constitution.
Which philosopher was best know for their book “Leviathan”?
Hobbes
What role did James Madison play in the conventions?
He was titled the father of the constitution because he had many ideas that went into it.
Who were the federalists?
How many states need to vote yes in order for a law to pass?
9 states need to vote yes
powers which are neither prohibited or explicitly given by law to any organ of government.
Which philosopher was best known for their book “Two treaties on government”?
Locke
what role did George Washington play in the convention?
He was the president of the constitution
What was the main purpose of federalist 10?
Dealt with the problem of factions. (Political parties)
What was the most important success of the AOC?
The outlaw of slavery
What are concurrent powers?
powers of a federal system of government shared by both the federal government and each constituent political unit.
What is the state of nature?
society before governments, laws, etc. we’re created.
how many votes did each state get at the Philadelphia convention?
One vote each
What was the main purpose of federalist 51?
Dealt with separation of powers and checks and balances.
Was the national government able to collect taxes under AOC?
No
Power that is separated
What is the social contract theory?
When people agree to leave the state of nature and enter into a governed society.
What is the supremacy clause?
It established a ranking of power or authority with the constitution on top.
Who led the federalist group?
James Madison and Alexander Hamilton
was America centralized or decentralized?
Decentralized
What are centralized powers?
Powers that are all in one place or person.