Political Philosophy
John Locke
Which amendment protects your right to bear arms?
2nd Amendment
What is the name of the proposed plan that wanted representation determined by population?
Virginia Plan
Which branch of government makes the laws?
Congress/Legislative Branch
The principle that the government's power is not absolute and is subject to legal limitation
Limited Power
Name the 3 unalienable rights listed in the Declaration of Independence
Life
Liberty
Pursuit of Happiness
What amendment protects your freedom to worship how you please?
1st Amendment
What is the name of the proposed plan that wanted every state to have an equal number of representatives?
New Jersey Plan
Which branch of government enforces the law?
The President/Executive Branch
The protection of fundamental rights and freedoms that are guaranteed to citizens
Individual Rights
The idea that there is an agreement between the people and the government and if the government does not live up their end of the agreement the people can and should overthrow that government.
The Social Contract/Consent of the Governed
What amendment guarantees your right to Due Process?
5th Amendment
What did the Great Compromise do?
Which branch of government interprets the laws?
The Supreme Court/Judicial Branch
A system where each branch of government can limit the power of the other two branches
Checks and Balances:
A system of government where citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.
Republicanism
Which amendment protects your right to petition?
1st Amendment
What was the original goal of the Constitutional Convention?
To revise the Articles of Confederation
What are the two houses of Congress?
House of Representatives
The Senate
The division of government into three branches (legislative, executive, and judicial) with distinct functions to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
Separation of Powers
A prominent Enlightenment philosopher renowned for his theory of the separation of powers
Montesquieu
Which amendment protects your right to a trail by jury in criminal case?
6th Amendment
James Madison
Once the Supreme Court rules that something is unconstitutional there are only two ways to undo this. Name one.
Amending the Constitution
The idea that the government's power comes from the people, meaning the people have the ultimate authority
Popular Sovereignty