The view that persons' moral and/or political obligations are dependent upon an agreement among them to form the society in which they live
What is Social Contract Theory
100
What government idea does this represent?
“Every Bill which shall have passed [Congress] shall, before it becomes a Law, be presented to the President of the United States.”
What is checks and balances
100
This party was in favor of a stronger federal government
What are Federalists
100
This formally changes the Constitution
What is an amendment
100
When multiple indvidual groups come together to form an organziation
What is a confederacy
200
The fundamental document establishing the United States as a nation, adopted on July 4, 1776, it was ordered and approved by the Continental Congress
What is Declaration of Indpendence
200
This plan wanted representation based on population
What is the Virginia Plan
200
This group was supported by Thomas Jefferson and farmers in the South
What are the Anti-Federalists
200
Powers specifically given to the states
What is reserved powers
200
This is how the President checks the power of Congress
What is a veto
300
This founding father/framer was staunchly opposed to the creation of political parties
What is George Washington
300
Powers that are held for the states alone
What is reserved powers
300
The Anti-Federalists would not sign the Constitution without this
What is the Bill of Rights
300
Powers specifically given to the federal national government
What is expressed powers
300
One man, one vote
What is direct democracy
400
This phrase refers to the idea that our Constitution can be changed when needed
What is "living document"
400
This is the president's check on Congress
What is veto
400
This is the introduction of the Constitution
What is the Preamble
400
Powers shared by the state and national governments
What is concurrent powers
400
This man was president of the Constitutional Convention
Who is George Washington
500
This was the form of government for Rome and then the United States
What is republic or representative democracy
500
This person wrote the Connecticut Compromise
Who is Roger Sherman
500
This is a change in the mindset of American citizens about the Constitution