Category 1
Nobody is above the law. Everyone MUST follow the law.
Rule of law
Which form of government is ruled by ONE person?
Autocracy
Mayflower Compact established the idea of self-government AND...
consent of the governed
The legislative branch (legislature, Congress) has the power to
Make laws
The Articles of Confederation is an example of what system of government
Confederal
In which form of government does the people have the power?
democracy
The ancient Greek word for city-state
polis
Which form of government allows the people vote DIRECTLY on laws?
Direct democracy
Thomas Paine's Common Sense encouraged the 13 colonies to ....
declare their independence from Great Britain
The judicial branch (Supreme Court) has the power to
interpret laws
The executive branch (led by the president) has the power to
enforce laws
Thomas Paine's Common Sense encouraged the 13 colonies to adopt this type of self-government
representative
Which of the following supported ratification of the constitution and also known as the father of the Constitution
James Madison
Which statement best describes the role of government according to the Declaration of Independence?
To protect the unalienable rights of individuals
Identify who's Enlightenment idea is this: Separation of Powers? (a)
Montesquieu
Which group believed that the Constitution gave the national (central) government too much power and states too little power?
Anti-Federalists
What is the purpose of the Preamble?
The Preamble explains the purpose and intentions of the government
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal..." Which document contains this passage?
Declaration of Independence
Identify the 5 principles underlying America's Founding Ideas
rule of law
bnatural rights
climited government
ddue process
eequality of mankind
The following are examples of democratic principles that influenced our Founding Fathers. Where did these principles come from?
-An example of representative democracy.
-Republicanism (republic) a form of government in which power is held by the people, who elect (vote for) representatives to make laws for them.
-Separation of powers: divide the government into 3 branches.
-Rule of law: all citizens were subject to the same laws displayed in the center of the town (12 Tables) Laws would be applied fairly.
-Civic participation: Romans citizens participated in the government.
Ancient Rome
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal..." Which document contains this passage?
U.S. Constitution
These ethical ideas are outlined in the U.S. Constitution & American legal system. Where do these ideas come from
-Rule of Law: We are all subject to the same laws. EVERYONE must follow the law.
-Justice: Our most important laws are based on ethics and justice.
-Individual worth: Each person has great value.
-Personal Responsibility: We are responsible for our actions
Judeo-Christian
Why did the Anti-Federalists oppose the U.S, Constitution?
The rights of the people would not be protected.
Which of the following is a weakness of the Articles of Confederation? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Congress had no power to tax
Congress had no power to raise an army
No national court system
Congress had no power to enforce its own laws
Congress had no power to regulate trade
What system of government was in place after the United States adopted the U.S. Constitution?
Federal