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3 Branches of Govt.
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Why are the 3 branches of government important?
What makes someone/something a primary source?
Someone/something that was present during said event or an object from a first hand account
why was the northwest ordinance important for US Expansion?
It created a system for adding new states and set rules for governing territories
Unalienable Rights
Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness
What did the Northwest Ordinance encourage?
Public Education
How does federalism help balance power?
It splits power so both national and state governments have authority
Name 2 ammendments in the Bill of Rights
Freedom of speech, religion, press, to bear arms, and rights against unreasonable search
Why is public education important in a democracy
Educated citizens can make informed decisions
Consent of the governed
The principle that a government's legitimacy and moral right to use power are justified only when derived from the people's consent and voluntary agreement
How did early documents like the Northwest Ordinance shape the future of the US
They set precedents for laws, rights, and government systems
What Civil liberties were established in the Northwest Ordinance
Religious freedom, Trial by jury, writ of habeas corpus
The debate presented by the Federalist and Anti- Federalist Papers over protections for individuals and limits on government power resulted in..?
The Bill of Rights
Where can you find the bill of rights?
First 10 amendments to the Constitution
Federalism
Division of power between national and state governments
The Federalists published a series of essays to convince others to support the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. The Federalists advocated for:
National taxation, standing army, and a strong central government
The Anti-Federalists also published their concerns relating to the shift of power from state governments to a strong central government. They feared that giving too much power to a national government could lead to tyranny. The Anti-Federalist Papers is a collection of essays against the Constitution. Their concerns included:
National taxation becoming repressive, the use of a standing army against their own citizens, and creating a power balance between the people and the government
The U.S. Constitution defined the relationship between the people and their government by:
limiting government in order to protect individual and civil liberties;
ensuring people have a role in electing government representatives; and
guaranteeing power from the consent of the people
Fed v Anti fed- The rights of citizens should be listed in the Constitution.
Anti federalist
Fed v Anti- The rights of citizens are inherent and do not need to be defined.
Federalist
Fed v Anti- The national government holds too much power compared to individual states.
Anti-federalist
Why is the ability to ammend the constitution important?
It allows the government to adapt with the times.
Fed v Anti- The protection of national interests requires a standing army.
Federalist
Fed v Anti- The use of a standing army threatens the liberty of citizens
Anti-federalist
What is one of the precedents that influenced the Bill of Rights and was directly contributed to the rights of the accused?
Protection from excessive bail (English Bill of Rights 1689), Due process of law (Northwest Ordinance)