Constitution
Preamble
Articles
Amendments
Are examples of?
What is the structure of the Constitution
Government power not absolute
Limited government
Government's hands off approach to the economy
What is Laissez-Faire
Loose Union of independent State
What is a confederacy
Meeting was needed to decide what to do about the relationship with Great Britain
What was the First Continental Congress Meeting
The constitution has been adjusted 27 times
What are the amendments
Idea that people are chosen by GOD to rule
What is the Divine Right theory
Economic system that emphasizes freedom of choice and individual incentive
Capitalism
Plan that provides rules for government
What is a Constitution
Preamble, Statement of purpose, List of grievances are three parts belonging to which document
What is the declaration of independence
Limited Government
Federalism
Checks and Balances
Individual rights
are examples of
What are the principles of the US Constitution
People Surrender some individualism to the state, for the power needed to maintain order and protection for its citizens
What is the social contract theory
Economic system in which government owns basic means of production & plays a significant role in the economy but doesn't completely own it
What is socialism ?
Divided the powers of government vs All key powers to central government
What is a Unitary system vs a Federal System
Author of Declaration of Independence
Who was Thomas Jefferson
The three branches of government explained
What are the first 3 articles of the constitution
A group of people united by bonds, race, language and sometimes religion
What is a nation
Individuals who are committed to democracy but wants government involvement in the distribution of wealth
Democratic Socialist
A system in which one person has great power through inheritance (King, Queen) VS One person having complete control
What is a Monarchy Vs a Dictatorship
Relative to a two house legislative body vs single chamber
What is Bicameral Vs Unicameral
Weak National government
Cant impose Taxes
Are Disadvantages of what
What are the Article of confederation
The supreme and absolute authority within territorial boundaries
What is sovereignty
Combined Elements of economic systems
What is a mixed economy
Limited Government, Bill of rights, Economic Freedom, Individual Rights are just a few example of
What are the principles of democracy
Stamp act passed by Britain to tax Colonist
Boston tea Party
Boston Massacre
All these actions led to what?
What was the revolutionary war