Representative Democracy
What is a representative democracy?
A system where citizens elect officials to make decisions on their behalf.
Who authored the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What is the Constitution?
Rulebook for the Government or The supreme law of the United States that outlines the structure of government.
What did Federalists support during the debate over the Constitution?
A strong central government.
What was the original intent of the Constitutional Convention?
A meeting to revise the Articles of Confederation, resulting in the U.S. Constitution.
What is one key advantage of representative democracy over direct democracy?
It is more practical for larger populations, as elected officials can make decisions on behalf of many people.
What year was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
1776
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights
10
What was one main concern of the Anti-Federalists?
Fear of a too-powerful national government infringing on states' rights.
Where and when was the Constitutional Convention held?
Philadelphia, 1787.
How does representative democracy differ from direct democracy?
In representative democracy, citizens elect officials to govern; in direct democracy, citizens vote on all decisions themselves.
Who is the main thinker behind the phrase "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"?
John Locke
What's the point of the system of checks and balances?
No branch of government becomes too powerful.
How did the Federalists address the Anti-Federalists’ concerns?
By agreeing to add the Bill of Rights to the Constitution.
who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
What is the primary role of citizens in a representative democracy?
Voting
The Declaration is mainly comprised of what?
Grievences
What are the 3 branches of government?
Legislative, Executive and Judicial
What event made everyone realize that a stronger national government would be neccessary?
Shay's Rebellion
What was the Great Compromise?
An agreement creating a bicameral legislature with representation based on population in one house and equal representation in the other.
Direct democracy is susceptible to what?
Popular Influence
Name one other country influenced by U.S. Declaration of Independence.
France, through its Revolution.
What ammendment protects against illegal searches?
4th amendment
Name one Federalist leader who strongly advocated for the ratification of the Constitution.
Alexander Hamilton.
What was the 3/5 compromise related to?
Slavery