Unit 9
What is a Governor
a person that was elected by the people and was the head of the executive branch.
Who proposed separation of powers
Montesquieu
What did Plessy v. Ferguson do
declared segregation legal
what does separation of powers do
separates each government so one branch doesn't hold all the power and become tyrant
what is constitutional
having a written framework that defines our government
What is one thing the United States government required
all laws were required to be the same throughout the state
Who gets free speech
EVERYONE
What is Roe v. Wade
right to abortion
Contractionary fiscal policy
raises taxes and decreases federal spending
federalism means
sharing the power with the federal and state government
what are 3 general laws that were added into state constitutions
- Debt limitations
- Banned poll taxes
- required tax funds for certain purposes
Who proposed the right to revolt
John Locke
Chisholm v. Georgia proclaimed that
a citizen from one state cannot sue another state
Expansionary Monetary policy
Lower interest rate and reduces money supply
what form of government does the US have
Constitutional Representative Democratic Federal Republic
What are some similarities with the Ohio Constitution and the US constitution
Preamble, Bill of Rights, Articles to outline the structure, 3 branches, checks and balances
What is the social contract
an agreement between government and its people that Natural Rights and Individual RIghts will be protected in compliance to the laws
Established Judicial Review
Marbury v. Madison
What is expansionary fiscal policy
lower taxes increase federal spending
representative democracy
A system where officials are elected to represent to interests of the people
Differences between the Ohio Constitution and US Constitution
Agriculture, need for militia, how local communities work
What are Natural Rights
Every man is born with certain God given "Unalienable rights" that are present from birth and can not be taken away
Under the 6th amendment states are required to provide an attorney to defendants who are unable to afford one. which case established this
Gideon v. Wainwright
Contractionary Monetary policy
raises interest rate and increases money supply
what is republic
a government by the people where the general public holds the power