Founding Fathers
A meeting held in 1787 to consider changes to the Articles of Confederation; resulted in the drafting of the Constitution.
Constitutional Convention
A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
Democracy
The idea that government derives its authority by sanction of the people.
consent of the governed
to approve, give formal approval to, confirm
Ratify
This is the high school Mr. Day went to in Kitsap County.
Central Kitsap High School
a person who opposed the adoption of the U.S. Constitution
Anti-Federalists
a political system governed by a few people
Oligarchy
the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.
equality
(n.) an introduction to a speech or piece of writing
Preamble
The principle that the law applies to everyone, even those who govern.
Rule of Law
supporters of the Constitution
Federalists
government by the wealthy
plutocracy
Liberty
Illustration to represent a political opinion using symbols and caricatures
political cartoon
The name of the SKHS Mascot
Roscoe
An early supporter of a strong central government.
Alexander Hamilton
A form of representative democracy in which the people select representatives to govern them and make laws.
Republic
the idea that all humans are born with rights, which include the right to life, liberty, and property
Natural rights
Principle that the law applies to everyone, even those who govern
Rule of Law
A major principle of the American system of government. Helps maintain separation of powers so that no one branch gets too powerful.
Checks and balances
The Father of the US Constitution.
James Madison
A government that gives all key powers to the national or central government
unitary system
The concept that political power rests with the people who can create, alter, and abolish government.
Popular sovereignty
A group with a distinct political interest
faction
Principal Goodwin taught in this department many years ago at SK.
Social Studies/History