Foundations
What are John Locke's Natural Rights?
Life, Liberty, and Property
What solution was decided upon in regards to slave population?
3/5s Compromise. Every 5 slaves counted as 3 free people.
Why did the colonists want to create a weak central government?
Because they just left a tyrannical central government. (English monarchy)
What Constitutional concept highlights the shared power of central and state governments?
Federalism
What does the second amendment protect?
The right to bear arms
What phrase did colonists use to exemplify their issues?
No taxation without representation
What is the example given in class that was discussed when speaking about the Elastic Clause? (It was a kickstarter)
implementing a draft
How many votes in Congress did each state have under the Articles of Confederation?
1
What Constitutional concept gives each branch of government its own responsibilities?
Separation of Powers
What is one protection under the 1st Amendment?
Speech, Press, Religion, Assembly, Establishment Clause
Which principle of government emphasizes that the government’s power comes from the consent of the governed?
Popular Sovereignty
What is the primary purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To protect individual liberties/prevent government overreach
What could the central government not impose on states under the Articles of Confederation?
Taxes
What Constitutional Clause allows Congress to make all laws "necessary and proper" to accomplish all their other responsibilities?
The Elastic Clause
What does the 3rd amendment protect citizens from?
Quartering soldiers in their homes.
Who promoted individual freedom through acquiring property and operating businesses without government control?
Adam Smith
Which article of the Constitution discusses the powers of the Legislative Branch?
Article 1
How many votes were needed to change the Articles of Confederation?
13
What Constitutional Clause requires states to accept certain legal documents issued by other states?
Full Faith and Credit Clause
What is one protection under the 6th amendment?
Right to a speedy trial: Defendants have the right to a public trial that is not delayed.
Right to an impartial jury: Defendants have the right to an impartial jury from the state and district where the crime occurred.
Right to notice: Defendants have the right to know the nature and cause of the charges against them.
Right to confront witnesses: Defendants have the right to confront and cross-examine witnesses against them.
Right to call witnesses: Defendants have the right to call their own witnesses and, in some cases, compel witnesses to testify.
Right to legal representation: Defendants have the right to be assisted by counsel.
What were the group of laws called that was a response to colonial defiance and the Boston Tea Party?
The Coercive Acts
How did the Virginia Plan suggest states would be represented in Congress?
States would receive representation based on population.
What was the name of the rebellion that we discussed that aided in the creation of a new foundational government document?
Shays' Rebellion
How is an amendment to the Constitution passed?
What is one protection under the 8th amendment?
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.