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The foundational document authored by Thomas Jefferson
The foundational document authored by Thomas Jefferson
Written to replace the articles of confederation; the structure and function of the government and guarantees our civil rights and liberties with the bill of rights and amendments.
the constitution of the United States
this document was the first government of the USA after independence
Articles of Confederations
Life, liberty, pursuit of happiness are examples of these that are the gov'ts job to protect.
Natural rights
Federalist and Republic
The name of the first constitution of the US
the Articles of Confederation
document that stated that the problems the colonies had with the british monarch and declared their independence
declaration of independence
executive
9 of 13 states were necessary to pass a law
what are the 5 rights given by the 1st amendment
freedom of speech, religion, petition, assembly, and press
Check and balance system that separate the government into branches in order to prevent one to have more control over the others.
Federalist 51
a statement of the principles of nonviolent civil disobedience; wrote that everyone had an obligation to follow just laws but an equal obligation to break unjust laws. it was a response to white religious leaders who disagreed with his actions
letter from birmingham jail
they couldn't collect taxes
The biggest weakness of the Articles of Confederation
weak central government that could not control the states, no executive or judicial power, no power to tax or raise an army
what amendment protects people for unwarranted search and siezuers
4th amendment
The newspaper articles written to support the ratification of the Constitution
the Federalist Papers
it was the first attempt at a new american government. it was later decided that the articles restricted national government too much, and was replaced by the constitution
articles of confederation
1786-1787 what rebellion showed weakness in the Articles of Confederation
Shay's Rebellion
who's writing influenced Jefferson
John Locke
what are the 6 amendments that have something to do with suffrage
Anti-federalists' belief that the constitution gives too much power to the government. They wanted to replace the system with a representative democracy that produces elites who can lead and represent the people.
Brutus 1
The newspaper articles written to support the ratification of the Constitution
Federalist Papers
1 vote per state
List 2 of the 4 ideals which were included in the Declaration( beside limited gov)
Consent of the Governed, popular sovereignty, and social contract theory
what clause protects citizens rights when the travel to another state
privileges and immunities clause