Constitution
What are the three central powers/Branches of the American Government.
Executive, Judicial, and Legislative
No power to tax, weak central gov.
How Many Amendments are there?
What concept is the political thinker John Locke most associated with?
Natural Rights. Life, Liberty, and Property
What's my favorite drink?
Coke-Cola
The system that ensures no one branch of government becomes too powerful is known as this.
Checks and Balances
Under the Articles of Confederation, who held the most power?
The Individual States
What are the first Ten Amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
What best describes a Democracy?
A system where the power is ultimately vested in the people
What's the best school subject?
History/Gov. or not math (even though Henggeler and Holliday are Epic!)
The term Federalism can be best described as?
The division of power between a central government and several regional governments
What was one of the jobs of the government under the Articles of Confederation?
settle disputes between states, send ambassadors and deal with foreign countries, etc.
What does the 10th Amendment do?
Powers not given to the federal government are reserved to the states.
What are the four components of the State?
Sovereignty, People, Land, Government
What class is my favorite?
Not the sophomores
What are the Expressed powers?
Powers expressly delegated to the National Government in the Constitution
What best describes the term Due Process?
Protection against arbitrary taking of life, liberty, or property
What does the 3rd Amendment do?
No forceful quartering of soldiers
What political philosophy did Thomas Hobbes create?
Social Contract Theory
What's better? iPhone or Samsung?
iPhone is better. If you said Samsung, you're a commie
How many articles does the Constitution have?
Seven
This event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles and served as the final "nail in the coffin" for them.
Shay's Rebellion
What is the process for amending the constitution?
Proposed and passed by 2/3 of both houses of congress and approved by 3/4 of all states
What Best describes the term Popular Sovereignty?
The People are ultimately the supreme power and authority within the state/territory
What is Mr. Gosse's favorite clothing brand
Wrangler