British Policy & Colonial Logic
Britain believed Parliament had the right to tax the colonies because of this
They were part of the British Empire
The Declaration of Independence reflects this idea that government power comes from the people
Consent of the governed
The key difference between a direct democracy and a republic is this.
Citizens vote directly vs. elect representatives
Because Congress could not tax directly, it depended on this for money
State contributions
Larger states supported this plan because it gave them more influence in Congress.
Virginia Plan
When the president vetoes a law passed by Congress, this principle is being used.
Checks and balances
The Intolerable Acts had this effect that strengthened cooperation among the colonies.
They united the colonies / led to the First Continental Congress
Dividing government into three branches reflects the ideas of this thinker.
Montesquieu
In a dictatorship, power is concentrated. In a democracy, power is limited by this principle.
Rule of law
The Articles did not create this branch to carry out laws.
Executive branch
Smaller states supported this plan to protect equal voting power
New Jersey Plan
Protecting freedom of speech falls under this role of government.
Rights of Individuals
Colonists argued British taxes violated this idea that government must be approved by the people.
Consent of the governed
The idea that people are born with rights they cannot lose is called this
Natural rights
The United States combines private business with government rules in this type of system.
Mixed economy
Needing all the states to agree was a problem with doing what?
Making amendments (changes) to the Articles of Confederation
The Great Compromise solved a conflict over this issue
Representation in Congress
Increasing military spending to deter threats fits under this role.
National Security
Many colonists moved from protest to independence when they believed Britain would no longer do this
Protect their rights
According to Locke, people may change their government if it does this
Violates their rights
In a federal system, power is divided between these two levels of government.
National and state governments
Shay’s Rebellion showed the national government could not do this effectively.
Maintain order / stop internal rebellion
Creating two houses in Congress helped balance power between these two groups.
Large states and small states
Raising interest rates to slow inflation affects this part of ESPN+R.
Economy
Britain argued taxing the colonies was fair because it had done this during the French and Indian War
Defended the colonies
The Constitution limits government power because the Framers feared this.
Tyranny / abuse of power
A government that protects rights and holds elections is best described as this.
Democracy
Instead of just fixing the Articles, delegates decided to do this at the Convention.
Replace them / create a new Constitution
The 3/5 Compromise dealt with how enslaved people would be counted for this purpose.
Representation (and taxes)
The Constitution divides power among three branches to prevent this problem.
Too much power in one branch / tyranny