Forms of Government
What type of government is ruled by a king or a queen.
Monarchy
Who thinker argued for "natural rights" of life, liberty, & property
John Locke
Who is the primary author of the declaration of independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What was the main weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
weak central government
The constitution is referred to as the ___________ law of the land
Supreme
In a democracy, what is the primary way citizens participate?
Voting
Which thinker argued for a strong central government in order to avoid chaos?
Hobbes
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
1776
How many states were required to approve an amendment?
All (13/13)
What are the 3 branches of the federal government?
What type of government is characterized by absolute power of one person.
Dictatorship
Which thinker believed people are naturally good?
Rousseau
The declaration of independence states that everyone has the right to life, liberty, and __________________?
The pursuit of happiness
What was the primary purpose of the Articles of Confederation?
To establish a government
What is the system that ensures that no one branch of government becomes too powerful?
Checks and Balances
True or False: The Prime Minister in the UK is chosen through the same process as the President in the USA.
False
What principle asserts that legitimate power of the government flows from the will and consent of the people?
Popular Sovereignty
What is the name of the war that was fought at the time of the Declaration of Independence?
The Revolutionary War
RANDOM DAILY DOUBLE:
What is the name of Ms. McLean's Cat?
Cataclysm
What is the Supremacy Clause?
When laws conflict, federal laws supersede state laws
What type of government is North Korea?
Dictatorship
Which thinker argued for the separation of church and state?
John Locke
What grievance against King George III involved the imposition of taxes without consent?
Taxation without Representation
What was the name of the event where 55 delegates met to debate changing the Articles?
The Constitutional Convention
What is the name for the powers specifically listed in the constitution?
Enumerated Powers