Enlightenment Thinkers
The Enlightenment Philosophers often debated about how humans would behave in a state of no rules or structure. This is known as a state of what?
Human Nature
Thomas Jefferson wrote in the Declaration of Independence that we are guaranteed the three natural born rights of life, liberty and what?
Pursuit of Happiness
Who was a leader of the Federalist faction who became rivals with Thomas Jefferson and was later killed in a duel by Aaron Burr?
Alexander Hamilton
What are the three branches of government?
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
This amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, press, petition and assembly
First Amendment
What are the Three Unalienable Rights?
Life, Liberty, Property
Anti-Federalists were unhappy at the power given to the central government and pushed for the passage of what to be added as the first 10 amendment to the Constitution.
Bill of Rights
Great Compromise
Which branch of government can declare laws unconstitutional?
Judicial Branch
This amendment guarantees the protection of the right to bear arms (legally own a gun)
Second Amendment
This Enlightenment thinker thought that humans were selfish people and an absolute monarch is needed to protect the rights of the people
Thomas Hobbes
Ultimately, why did the Articles of Confederation fail?
The states were too powerful
As far as representation in population for enslaved people, which compromise was passed?
Three/Fifths Compromise
Which branch can enforce and veto laws?
Executive Branch
This amendment states that if a power of government is not written in the constitution to the federal government, then that power belongs to the states
Tenth Amendment
Social Contract
Which event ultimately showed why the Articles of Confederation needed to be revised?
Shay's Rebellion
The sharing of power between state and the national government is known as what?
Federalism
Which branch of government can borrow money on behalf of the United States?
Legislative Branch
Which amendment guarantees protection from cruel and unusual punishment?
8th Amendment
Who created the Social Contract
Jean Jacques Rousseau
Name a strength of the Articles of Confederation
Negotiate Treaties
Mail System
Coin Money
Organized Western Territories
The Anti-Federalists who opposed the ratification of the Constitution would eventually form which political party?
Democratic Republicans
Which branch can bring up articles of impeachment on a President?
Legislative Branch
Which amendment guarantees the right to due process and states the rights of someone being accused of a crime
Fifth Amendment