Lesson 4: Introducing the Constitution
The actions of King George III made the colonists fear what
Excessive Central Power
The 3/5ths compromise was about what issue at the constitutional convention
slavery
a form of government in which power is held by the people and their elected representatives.
Republic
a relationship between an individual and a Country to which the individual owes allegiance and in turn is entitled to its protection
citizenship
A type of government in which its functions and powers are prescribed and restricted by law
Limited Government
separation of powers and checks and balances serve to ____ the power of government
limit
A form of government that operates under an authoritative document that sets forth the system of fundamental laws and principles that determines the nature, functions, and limits of that government
Constitutional Government
the process by which people can become citizens of a country they were not born in
naturalization
An actual or hypothetical agreement among the members of an organized society or between a community and its ruler that defines and limits the rights and duties of each
Social Compact
The documents written by Madison to persuade the states to ratify the Constitution were known as ___
the Federalist Papers
All countries that have a constitution (a written document) are constitutional governments. (True or False)
False
Registering to Vote and Serving on a Jury are examples of what?
Responsibilities of Citizenship
Government based on consent of the people. The government’s source of authority is the people, and its power is not legitimate if it disregards the will of the people
Popular Sovereignty
the solution to the issue of representation at the constitutional convention was known as ___
The Great (Connecticut) Compromise
a government where the citizens themselves assemble and administer the government in person
Direct democracy
Which amendment guarantees citizenship to all people born in the United States regardless of race, class, or gender
the 14th Amendment
This is the division of governmental powers between a central national government and provincial or state governments within the country.
Federalism
the solution to the issue of trade at the constitutional convention was known as ___
The commerce compromise
How many direct democracies are in existence today?
zero
Which Philosopher talked about Civic Virtue?
Aristotle