Primary Sources
Name the Philosopher who stated that the only valid government is one based on the consent of the governed
John Locke
What was the significance of Shay's Rebellion
It demonstrated the need for a stronger central government
The first 10 amendments are also called
Bill of Rights
This clause states that the US Constitution is the supreme law of the land
Supremacy clause
The debate to count slaves as people for the purposes of representation is known as the
3/5th compromise
This document also known as the Great Charter introduced the consent of limited government
hint: written in 1215
Magna Carta
The government set up by the Articles of confederation had only this branch of government
Daily Double: Explain how each state was represented
legislative
each state had one vote
this amendments protects freedom of speech
1st amendment
This branch has the enumerated power to make federal laws, coin money and over ride the president's veto
Legislative Branch
What was the significance of the Great Compromise
It set up a bicameral legislature
The idea that the people may change or abolish an abusive government was included in this document
Declaration of Independence
In this type of government all power is shared amongst a central government, state government and local governments
Federal
Which amendment reserves power to the states that are not delegated to the national government, nor prohibited
10th amendment
According to the commerce clause what can Congress regulate
Both foreign and domestic trade
Which founding fathers, who were also anti-federalists were the most resistant to establishing a strong central government
Antifederalists Samuel Adams and Patrick Henry
The 1628 English Petition of Rights concept that influenced American political culture was called
Due Process of Law
After the Revolutionary War, describe the national government under the Articles of Confederation
It was too weak to deal with growing economic and political problems
The right to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures is granted by which amendment
Fourth amendment
This Branch has the power to administer laws and enter into treaties
Executive Branch
The anti federalists opposed the ratification of the constitution because it originally didn't include
Bill of Rights
This supreme court case established judicial review. It state that the province of the judicial department is to say what the law is
Marbury v. Madison
Who said give me liberty or give me death at the second continental convention where he convinced the delegates to deliver troops for the Revolutionary war
Patrick Henry
Constitutional amendments may be formally proposed by ____ and ratified by _____
Daily Double
How many for both answers
the Congress; the states
2/3 and 3/4
This branch interprets laws and settles disputes
Judicial
This plan was supported by Madison and Hamilton
Virginia Plan