Foundations of Government
This is the organization that makes laws, enforces laws, and provides services.
Government
The idea that no one is above the law.
Rule of Law
This enlightenment thinker believed in a persons Natural Rights
John Locke
The Constitution begins with these three famous words.
"We the people"
A system where power is shared between national and state governments.
Federalism
One major purpose of government is to keep peace and enforce laws, is called what?
Maintaining Order
Rights people are born with, such as life, liberty, and property.
Natural Rights
The first elected assembly in colonial America, founded in Virginia in 1619.
This article creates the Supreme Court.
Article III
Powers specifically listed in the Constitution are called these.
Enumerated Powers
This type of government has limits on power and leaders must obey the law.
Limited Government
The agreement where people obey laws in exchange for protection.
Social Contract
This document listed grievances against Britain and declared independence
Declaration of Independence
This article creates Congress.
Article I
Powers kept by the states, like education and driver’s licenses.
Reserved Powers
This type of government allows leaders broad power with few restrictions.
Unlimited Government
The principle that government gets its power from the people
America’s first national government, which was too weak to solve major problems.
Articles of Confederation
This article creates the Presidency.
Article II
Powers shared by both national and state governments, such as taxation.
Governments provide roads, schools, police, and fire protection. These are called this.
Public Services
In a democracy, these rights protect smaller groups from unfair treatment by the majority.
Minority rights
This uprising showed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
Shay's Rebellion
This clause establishes that federal law is above state law.
The Supremacy Clause
The Founders used federalism mainly to do this with power.
Divide power/prevent abuse of power