Constitution
What did the BOR establish for American people?
unalienable rights
Why are factions dangerous for the republic?
They create division amongst the people
Federalism gives power to the_
States
when was DOI adopted?
July 4th, 1776
What amendment and clause did the letter from a Birmingham jail relate to?
14th, equal protections clause
The free speech clause fell under which constitutional amendment?
The first amendment
How does the separation of powers limit a tyrannical government?
It promotes checks and balances
What did Brutus 1 believe about the federal government?
No true representation in a large republic
What were the framers afraid of happening again in government that motivated them to make the constitution?
possible tyrannical government
What is the 14th Amendment?
Granted birthright citizenship and equal protection under the laws
Did the BOR relate to civil rights or liberties
Civil liberties
What does hamilton say about pluralist governments?
They are problematic, needs to be energy in the executive.
What were some of the weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation?
A weak central government
No way to effectively tax
No strong military
They couldn't handle Shay's rebellion
Why did they want independence?
They were receiving taxation without representation
Which amendment allowed black men to vote?
15th
The fifth amendment states that criminal charges must be reviewed by a ____.
jury
What makes the judiciary branch the ‘least dangerous’?
It has the least power of the three. It lacks both the "force" of the executive and the "will" of the legislature
What did shays rebellion have to do with the disbanding of the Articles of confederation
it proved that the central government was too weak and couldnt tax the states
What theory of democracy is represented in the Declaration of Independence?
Liberal democracy
RIDDLE: there was a prithurrr (president) who strithurr (strongly) supported dr. king jithherr (junior.) who is he?
JFK, LBJ, NIXON (all good answers)
How many amendments in the Bill of rights?
10
What principle does Fed 78 establish?
Judicial Review
What type of legislature was outlined in the Articles of confederation?
unicameral
The Establishment Clause states..?
The government cannot favor any one religion over the others.
What protest was carried out by black sanitation workers who weren’t treated as equals under the law?
‘I Am A Man’ protest