The Declaration of Independence
There are three (3) natural rights listed in the Declaration that the Government is supposed to protect. What are they?
Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness
*will also accept property*
True or false:
Congress under the Articles was a Unicameral Body.
True
The set up of the Legislative Branch, Executive Branch and Judicial Branch
How many amendments are there?
27
Who is the Author of Federalist no. 10 AND Brutus no. 1?
James Madison and Brutus (suspected to be Robert Yates)
Which English philosopher heavily influenced the Declaration?
John Locke
Name of two flaws of the Articles
No power to raise an army, couldn't collect taxes, 9/13 votes needed to pass laws, No Executive / No Judicial branch
Define checks and balances
The regulation of political power to ensure it is not concentrated in the hands of individuals or groups.
Name the three Reconstruction Amendments and what they do.
13: Outlaws slavery except for in cases of crime
14: defines citizenship, equality under the law (due process) and selective incorporation (Everything right also applies on the state level)
15th: Voting is allowed for Black males
According to the Federalist 10 author, the best form of government to address factions is what?
Why is it the best?
A Large Republic is the best form of government to address factions - too difficult for any one faction to gain power; less likely for corruption
Who are the AUTHORS of the Declaration of Independence? ( 1 name and 1 body)
Thomas Jefferson and the Second Continental congress
Each state had how many votes?
1 vote but 2-7 delegates
What are the two names for the clause contained in Article 1 Section 8 that can justify usage of political power from the Legislative branch?
The Elastic Clause and the Necessary and Proper Clause
List the first 5 amendments and what they do.
Freedom of speech, religion (establishment and free exercise), press, assembly, and petition
The right to own and bear arms
Quartering of soldiers
Protection of citizens against illegal search and seizure of private property
Freedom from self-incrimination, double jeopardy, right to due process
Why was the Author of Brutus no.1 was most concerned about the size of the country?
Too large a country for Congress to represent local concerns; ineffective because too many views (factions) form consensus
A term where legalized force is restricted through delegated and enumerated authorities.
An example of this would be our three branches of government.
Limited government
What is a confederation?
A loose grouping of states
List the Qualifications for President as defined in Article 2.
The President must be at least 35, a natural born citizen of the US and lived in the US for at least 14 years.
Which amendments changed the Congress or how congress proceeds?
HINT- there are 3
17.Provides for election of Senators by direct popular vote
26. (1971) Lowers the legal voting age to 18
27. (1992) Congressional pay raises take effect only after next election
Which quote is this from?
“Many instances can be produced where the people have voluntarily increased the powers of their rulers; but few, if any, in which rulers have willingly abridged their authority.”
Brutus no. 1
This is a theory or model that originated during the Age of Enlightenment and usually, although not always, concerns the legitimacy of the authority of the state over the individual.
The Social Contract
Who is the principle author of the Articles of Confederation?
John Dickinson, a delegate from Delaware
Match the following powers to their definition:
1. Enumerated (expressed). A. Powers outlawed or removed from a branch
2. Inherent. B. Powers explicitly granted to Congress
3. Denied Congress C. Powers not written in the constitution
B , C , A
How are amendments created and ratified?
they are proposed by 2/3 both houses or by state convention then ratified by 3/4 states.
HINT think about how to spread messages at the time and geographically the thirteen colonies importance.
Federalist No. 10 was originally published in the New York newspaper the Independent Journal in 1787