Constitutional Foundations
This amendment prohibits the government from enacting laws that restrict membership in a religious group.
1st Amendment
This person stated that people have a natural right to "Life, liberty, and property,"
John Locke
This idea states that the powers should be shared among local, state and national governments.
Federalism
This type of government gives individuals the most freedom.
Democracy
This document provides a plan for how a government should function.
Constitution
This amendment ensures the right of citizens to bear arms.
2nd Amendment
This philosopher stated that people were born into the "state of nature" which was short and brutish until people started forming into governments of which a monarchy was the best.
Thomas Hobbes.
This idea states that the powers of the national government should be divided among three branches of government.
Separation of Powers
This type of government gives power to a single individual who typically has seized control of the government.
Dictatorship
Signed in 1620 by the Pilgrims, the colonial plan for self-rule is called what?
The Mayflower Compact
This amendment protects Americans from being forced to testifying against themselves in a court of law (self-incrimination)
John Locke
The idea that the different branches should be able to limit the power of the other branches.
Checks and balances
This type of government gives power to a single person who has inherited power from a family member (member of a royal family).
Monarchy
Which article of the Constitution describes the powers of the legislative branch?
This amendment protects Americans from cruel and unusual punishment.
8th Amendment.
This term means a “state” has supreme and absolute authority within its territorial boundaries.
Sovereignty
This idea states that the authority of the government is derived from the people and can revoke that authority if they choose.
Which article of the Constitution describes the powers of the Executive Branch?
Article 2
This amendment guarantees citizenship to all persons born on American soil, and guarantees their right to due process under the law.
14th Amendment
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of a national government?
To provide education
The idea that we should elect representatives to make decisions for us.
Republicanism
This type of government gives power to a small group of wealthy citizens.
Oligarchy
What article of the Constitution describes the powers of the Judicial Branch?