Locke in!
"Life, liberty and _________"
property
"Resolved that these United States are and of right ought to be free and independent that are absolved from allegiance to the British crown." -Lee Resolution in Declaration of Independence
the first Constitution of the United States
Articles of Confederation
"We the people in order to form a ___________."
more perfect union
debt
Locke said people enter into a ___________ with the government.
social contract
"A Prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.” -Declaration of Independence
A leader who behaves like a tyrant should not be leading a free country.
The Virginia Plan called for a _________ Legislative branch -- with a House of Representatives and a Senate.
bicameral
Billy is denied a trial by jury. Which amendment has been violated?
6th
"Let me now warn you in the most solemn manner against the baneful effects of the spirit of party." Washington says to avoid ________.
political parties
When can the people rebel from the government?
When the government systematically abuses power and breaches the public trust
"In no instance hath nature made the satellite larger than its primary planet." -Common Sense by Thomas Paine
a small island like England should not rule a massive continent like America
"Representatives and direct Taxes shall be apportioned ... according to their respective Numbers, which shall be determined by adding to the whole Number of free Persons, including those bound to Service for a Term of Years, and excluding Indians not taxed, three fifths of all other Persons." What is this called?
3/5 Compromise
This article talks about the Judicial Branch.
Article III
Washington said the United States should promote the institutions dedicated to the "diffusion of knowledge" ... otherwise known as _______
schools
Locke's belief in a state of ____________ meant that all people are born into freedom and equality
nature
"Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes"-Declaration of Independence
It is unwise to constantly abolish governments for insignificant reasons.
This state is spelled wrong in the Constitution.
Pennsylvania (or is it Pensylvania?)
_________ tests are not allowed to determine whether someone can run for political office.
religious
"There can be no greater error than to expect real favors from nation to nation. It is an illusion which experience must cure." Washington says to avoid _________.
alliances with other countries
People form governments to protect TWO things, according to Locke.
rights and property
"In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury."-Declaration of Independence
We have tried peacefully petitioning the King. But he continues to harm us.
According to James Madison in Federalist No. 10, what is the best method for controlling the effects of faction?
Constructing a large republic with representative government
Which amendment is this? "No person shall be held to answer for a capital crime. ... Nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself."
Fifth Amendment
These men helped Washington write his farewell address
Madison and Hamilton