Old Governments
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Which philosopher believed that governments are necessary because people are wicked?
Thomas Hobbes
What was the biggest weakness of the first U.S. government?
Too little federal power
Federalist v. Anti-Federalist
Which group believed that the government needed to be stronger to work effectively?
Federalists
Which amendment reserves power to the states?
10th Amendment
Which form of government was developed by ancient Greece?
democracy
Which Enlightenment philosopher believed that the primary purpose of government is to protect the natural rights of the people?
John Locke
The right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are first seen in which official U.S. document?
Declaration of Independence
Federalist v. Anti-Federalist
Which group believed that a strong national government was a threat to individual liberties?
Anti-Federalist
What was added to the Constitution specifically to protect the rights of citizens?
Bill of Rights
The English Bill of Rights guaranteed rights to the people and limited the power of the ____________
Monarchy / King
Who was the O.G. advocate for women's rights?
An unalienable right is a right that cannot be ____________
Taken
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Citizens have the right to be treated fairly if they are accused of a crime. What is this right called?
Due Process
Which form of government was developed by ancient Rome?
Republic (or indirect democracy)
Who do we credit for the ideas of 'separation of powers' and 'checks and balances'?
Montesquiue
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal..."
In which document was this first found?
Declaration of Independence
What was added to the Constitution as a compromise between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists?
Bill of Rights
Which three types of powers are given to the federal government in the Constitution?
Expressed / Enumerated
Implied
Inherent
Which document first limited the power of England's king by establishing the Rule of Law?
Magna Carta
Who do we credit for the idea "We the People" (aka Social Contract theory)?
Rousseau
Shays' Rebellion led to the revision of which document?
Articles of Confederation
Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison all wrote these documents under the shared alias of "Publius"
Federalist Papers
Which clause in the U.S. Constitution allows the federal courts to override state courts?
Supremacy clause