Foundations of Government
This phrase from the Declaration of Independence means the government gets its power from the people.
What is “consent of the governed”?
He believed people needed a strong central authority.
Who is Thomas Hobbes?
Article I establishes this branch of government.
What is the legislative branch?
This principle divides government power among three branches.
What is separation of powers?
This amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
What is the 1st Amendment?
John Locke said all people are born with these three natural rights.
What are life, liberty, and property?
He said government must protect natural rights.
Who is John Locke?
Article II puts this branch in charge of enforcing laws.
What is the executive branch?
This principle lets each branch limit the others.
What are checks and balances?
This amendment gave women the right to vote.
What is the 19th Amendment?
The idea that people can overthrow a government that violates their rights is part of this theory.
What is the social contract theory?
This philosopher supported separation of powers.
Who is Montesquieu?
Article III creates this branch of government.
What is the judicial branch?
Powers given only to the national government are called these.
What are enumerated powers?
This amendment lowered the voting age to 18.
What is the 26th Amendment?
This founding document listed complaints against the British king.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Hobbes wrote this book explaining his ideas.
What is Leviathan?
This compromise created the Senate and the House of Representatives.
What is the Great Compromise?
Powers given to the states are known as these.
What are reserved powers?
This law helped end segregation and discrimination in public places.
What is the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
This founding idea says government must follow fair procedures when dealing with citizens.
What is due process of law?
Montesquieu wrote this work describing why power should be divided.
What is The Spirit of Laws?
This compromise counted enslaved individuals toward representation.
What is the Three-Fifths Compromise?
This clause says the Constitution is the highest law of the land.
What is the Supremacy Clause?
This Supreme Court case ended segregation in public schools.
What is Brown v. Board of Education?