Economic Systems
In communism, this group controls all resources and decides what goods and services are produced.
the government
Who was in favor of a strong central government?
Double Points
Federalist
The three natural rights John Locke believed in
life, liberty, property
who rules in unitary government?
the central government
This act placed taxes on imported goods such as glass, paper, lead, paint, and tea in 1767. Double points
Townshend Acts
This economic system is based on private ownership of businesses and a free market (Double pts if you can name a country with this system)
What is capitalism?
Why were they afraid of a strong central government?
they didn't want the government to be too strong
Which early document was influenced by John Locke's ideas?
Declaration of Independence
“For every skin or piece of vellum or parchment, or sheet or piece of paper… there shall be paid a stamp duty.”
This excerpt comes from a 1765 law that taxed printed materials in the colonies.
Stamp Act
What were some flaws in the Articles of Confederation?
Double pts if you can name at least 3
Weak central government
Lack of unity
Inability to handle economic issues
No Judicial Branch
No president
What group was in favor of the Bill of Rights?
Anti-Federalist
“The accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive, and judiciary, in the same hands… may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny.”
Which thinker’s ideas influenced this warning in the Federalist Papers?
Baron de Montesquieu
In this form of government, power is held by a single ruler, while in another form, citizens elect representatives to make decisions for them.
Autocracy, Representative Democracy
In this system, states hold most of the power and the central government is weak. What is it? (first system of government we had)
Confederal
What did Federalists say were weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
no power to tax, no courts, and no control over trade
“Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.”
Which Enlightenment thinker would agree with this? Double Pts if you can name the principle, he said that aligns with this
John Locke, Social Contract
“No freeman shall be taken or imprisoned… except by the lawful judgment of his peers or by the law of the land.”
This excerpt from the Magna Carta reflects which principle that influenced the U.S. Bill of Rights? (steps that must be followed from the time you get arrested)
Due Process of law
“…to allow the East India Company to export tea duty-free to the colonies…”
This excerpt led to a famous protest in Boston Harbor. What is the act?
Tea Act
What is the advantage of capitalism over communism and socialism?
The national Government under the Articles of Confederation was...
Weak
“The President shall have Power to make Treaties, provided two-thirds of the Senators present concur.”
This excerpt from the U.S. Constitution shows which principle of Montesqueiu?
checks and balances
How did the Articles of Confederation define the relationship between the states?
The Articles of Confederation defined the relationship between the states as a loose confederation or alliance. The states retained their sovereignty and independence, with the central government having limited powers
“The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution… are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.”
This excerpt from the Tenth Amendment reflects which principle of government? (power at different levels)
Federalism