The Declaration of Independence
What book argued that America should break away from Great Britain?
Common Sense
What was one precedent set by the Northwest Ordinance?
BONUS 100: what does precedent mean?
abolition of slavery, trial by jury, bill of rights, etc.
precedent: earlier action (came before)
Why did Anti-Federalists NOT want a powerful central government?
they worried it would become too powerful and abusive like Britain
Why was the Constitution written?
to give more power to the federal government because the Articles of Confederation were too weak
Power shared between national and state governments is called...
federalism
"He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good" and "He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people" are examples of g________ from the D.O.I.
grievances
What was one weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
federal government couldn't tax, couldn't keep standing army, couldn't coin money, other countries didn't know who to negotiate with
Which side demanded a Bill of Rights to be added to the Constitution?
Anti-Federalists
What 3 branches of government does the Constitution set up?
legislative, executive, and judicial
The president vetoing a bill passed by Congress is an example of
What are unalienable rights? What are the 3 natural rights listed in the DOI?
What is the difference between federal and state governments?
federal = national, central
state = state level
Which side wanted the federal government to be able to collect taxes and have a standing army?
What are changes to the Constitution called?
Amendments
Congress passes the Civil Rights Act, and the Supreme Court affirms that it means that schools must integrate. The president sends the National Guard to ensure schools are integrating. This is an example of
separation of powers
According to the DOI, legitimate political power comes not from divine right of kings or force but __________ ___ ____ __________
consent of the governed
How did the Northwest Ordinance treat Native Americans?
It said that it would treat them fairly, but ultimately took their land
What is the Bill of Rights?
The first 10 Amendments--lists rights of citizens that can't be taken away by the government
What does the Supremacy Clause say?
that the Constitution is the supreme law of the land; any law that conflicts with it gets knocked out
Citizens in Ohio vote for 2 senators to represent their state in Congress. This is an example of
representative democracy
What does "consent of the governed" mean? BONUS 100: Where does this idea come from?
people must agree with and approve the government; if they don't they can overthrow it
BONUS: the Enlightenment/John Locke
What was the main purpose of the Northwest Ordinance?
set process for new territories to become states
What did the Federalist Papers try to convince states to do?
Ratify the Constitution
The Privileges and Immunities clause says that citizens of any state have the same privileges in all states, while the Full Faith and Credit Clause says
states have to respect public records and decisions of other states
What is the difference between Republican and republican?
republican = government where people vote for issues
Republlican = political party