Philosophers
This philosopher says we need a social contract to escape the state of nature
Thomas Hobbes
This is considered the biggest weakness of the Articles of Confederation
fed gov could not tax
Federalists are ----- the Constitution
FOR/ IN FAVOR OF
this principle advocates for the division of powers amongst different LEVELS of government
Federalism
education is a ----- power
reserved/state power
This philosopher believes in the will of the people and the consent of the governed
Rousseau
how many branches of government did the AOC have?
Just 1 branch- legislative-- Congress
Anti Federalists are ---- the Constitution
AGAINST
this principle says that the people are the source of the government's power
building an interstate highway like I-35 is a ------ power
implied federal power
This Philosopher lent us his ideas about the separation of powers and checks and balances
Montesquieu
How many states needed to agree to pass a LAW under the AOC?
9 out of 13
What was the federalist view on the Bill of Rights?
It was unnecessary since Constitution already protected the individual liberties
this principle says that powers should be divided up amongst different branches
separation of powers
when federal law and state law come into conflict, federal law wins due to the----
Supremacy Clause
This philosopher believes in natural rights and that the government's job is to protect them
Locke
describe how an amendment could get added to the AOC
all 13 states (unanimous) had to agree
What was the anti federalist argument about the division of power among state/fed gov?
they wanted the states to have more power, similar to that under the AOC
this principle advocates for citizens electing representatives to serve on their behalf
republicanism
declaring war, coining money, managing post offices are all examples of
expressed federal power
What did Locke say citizens should do if the government does not protect natural rights?
revolt/revolution/rebel
List 2 things the government COULD do under the AOC
direct naval operations
borrow money
pass laws
they both wanted the national government to have defined, yet limited powers
this principle says that all elected officials should adhere to the same rules and laws as everyone else
limited government/rule of law
taxation, legal systems, and promoting the general welfare are examples of
concurrent powers that state and federal share