The Enlightenment
This is the period where the authority of European absolute monarchs was challenged and reason and logic was being developed.
The Enlightenment
The shortcomings of the Articles of Confederation led to this meeting, where a new governing document would be drafted.
Constitutional Convention
Freedom of religion, assembly, press, petition, and speech are guaranteed under this amendment in the Constitution.
First Amendment
Federalism is defined as the division of power between these.
Levels of government
Legislative, executive, and judicial are known as this.
Branches of Government
This Enlightenment philosopher provided his thoughts on man's natural rights: life, liberty, property.
John Locke
This event, named for the leader of it, led state delegates to decide the Articles of Confederation was not strong enough.
Shays' Rebellion
To ensure protection of citizens in the justice system, the fifth amendment provides this.
Due Process of Law
This Constitutional amendment provides for the federal system of government; where states and federal powers are clearly outlined.
10th Amendment
The judicial branch has the special power of this, keeping the legislative and executive offices in check.
Judicial Review
This Enlightenment philosopher provided his ideas about the separation of powers and checks and balances in his work The Spirit of the Laws.
Montesquieu
Under the Articles of Confederation, the federal government could not do this, making it hard to pay back the debt from the war.
Levy/collect taxes
When under arrest, you have the right to speak with a lawyer as well as have a speedy and public trial, as provided for in this amendment.
Sixth Amendment
Article VI of the Constitution provides this special clause. Lebron loves this type of cuisine.
Supremacy Clause
The legislative branch came overcome a Presidential veto using this power.
2/3 vote of both houses
This Enlightenment philosopher provided his ideas about the consent of the governed in his work The Social Contract.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Under the Articles of Confederation, the federal government had no this and could not mediate issues between states.
Judicial branch
To protect the sanctity of the home, the Bill of Rights contains this amendment, which does not force the quartering of soldiers in one's home.
Third Amendment
The Constitution encouraged cooperation at the different levels of government, as this process requires both state and federal approval.
Amendment Process
The executive branch's purpose is to this, something they could not do under the Articles of Confederation!
Enforce the laws
This Enlightenment philosopher was horrible, as he believed that there should be absolute monarchs with total power!
Thomas Hobbes
The Article of Confederation was created to prevent this, a residual effect of the fear of Great Britain's monarchy.
Powerful central authority or tyrannical government
The Constitution provides rights not listed in the Bill of Rights to people as long as they are not specifically enumerated to the federal government in this amendment.
Ninth Amendment
This court case allowed the legislative branch to make laws they found to be "necessary and proper" under the Elastic Clause of the Constitution.
McCulloch vs. Maryland
When it comes to the justice system, the executive branch has powers such as this, which acts as a check over the judicial branch.
Pardons/reprieves