Types of Governments
The people rule directly through representatives.
Democracy
Adam Smiths phrase, "to let alone."
laissez-faire
Stated that people had natural rights.
John Locke
Recognized the rights of the English nobles.
It was a plan that was supported by small states.
The New Jersey Plan
Combines elements of capitalism and socialism.
Mixed Economy
Power held by a few people or one political party.
Oligarchy
Wrote public letters in support of the proposed Constitution.
Alexander Hamilton
Establish the authority of parliament.
English Bill of Rights
It was a plan that was supported by large states.
The Virginia Plan
All economic decisions made by government.
Communist State
Gives all the key powers to central government.
Unitary System
Congress cannot make any laws preventing people from practicing their religion.
Jean Jacques Rousseau's
Writings that supported adoption of the Constitution.
The Federalist Papers
This plan said that slaves would be counted as less than a whole person.
The 3/5 Compromise
One person inherits throne and heads the state.
Monarchy
United by bonds of race, language, custom, or religion.
Nation
He called for independence from Great Britain at the 2nd Continental Congress.
Richard Henry Lee
An agreement that resulted in a bicameral legislature.
The Great Compromise
List of constitutional amendments that protected individual freedoms.
The Bill of Rights
National and state governments share power.
Federal System
Extensive government control of economy.
Socialism
Who created the federalist papers?
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay.
A type of legislature created by the Articles of Confederation.
Unicameral Legislature
Created a league of friendships among the 13 colonies.
The Articles of Confederation