British Actions
This British law taxed paper items like newspapers and contracts
Stamp Act
This thinker argued that people have natural rights to life, liberty, and property.
John Locke
In this system, citizens vote directly on laws
Direct democracy
Under the Articles, each state had this many votes in Congress
One vote
This plan wanted representation based on population
Virginia Plan
This article of the Constitution creates the legislative branch
Article I
Colonists used the phrase “No taxation without representation” to argue this idea about government.
People must have representation in government before being taxed
This idea says government gets its power from the people.
Consent of the governed
In this system, citizens elect representatives to make laws
Republic (Representative democracy)
Under the Articles, Congress could not do this directly to citizens
Tax them
This plan wanted equal representation for each state
New Jersey Plan
This principle prevents one branch from becoming too powerful
Checks and balances
This protest involved dumping tea into Boston Harbor
Boston Tea Party
This philosopher argued that power should be divided into branches
Montesquieu
In this system, one person holds total power
Dictatorship
The Articles did not include this branch to enforce laws.
Executive branch
This compromise created a two-house legislature
Great Compromise
Protecting freedom of speech fits under this ESPN+R role
Rights of Individuals
These harsh laws punished Massachusetts after the Tea Party
Intolerable Acts
According to Locke, if a government violates rights, the people may do this.
Replace or change the government
The United States is best described as this type of government
Representative democracy or republic (Federal Republic)
This rebellion showed the national government was too weak
Shay’s Rebellion
This compromise decided how enslaved persons would be counted for representation.
3/5 Compromise
Raising interest rates to reduce inflation fits under this role of government.
Economy
Britain argued it taxed the colonies after the French and Indian War for this reason.
To pay war debt and defense costs
This idea describes an agreement between the people and the government to protect rights.
Social contract
This economic system combines private business with government regulation.
Mixed economy
Passing laws was difficult because this many states had to agree
A supermajority (9 of 13 states)
This was called to fix problems with the government operating under the Articles of Confederation.
The Constitutional Convention
Defending the country from foreign threats fits under this ESPN+R category.
National Security