Vocab Terms & Govt Types
What are unalienable Rights?
Rights that cannot be taken away
Constitutional Principle that prevents tyranny within our 3 branches of government.
Separation of Powers.
Favored large states; Bicameral Congress
Virginia Plan
Adam Smith
True or False?
Govt. ownership of industry is a basic concept of free enterprise
False
3 Branches of govt
1. Executive
2. Legislative
3. Judicial
True or False?
A basic concept of democracy is an absolute rule by a single entity
False
Favored small states; unicameral congress
New Jersey Plan
Ancient biblical lawgiver. The 10 commandments
Moses
A persuasive technique used by political cartoonists comparing a complex issue with one that is more familiar
Analogy
These political parties make up the democratic system we have here in America
Republican and Democratic party
What did Federalists and Anti-federalists debate over?
State vs Federal power and the consitution
Slaves were counted for representation and taxation.
3/5 compromise
Believed people needed an absolute ruler. Started the idea of Social Contract.
Thomas Hobbs
Which type of colony was owned by private investors?
Proprietary
True or False?
Popular Sovereignty means the government can govern with the consent of the people.
False.
Popular Sovereignty means the government can only govern with the consent of the people.
What was the main goal of the Framers?
To prevent tyranny from the government
The Articles of Confederation failing led to what document?
The Constitution
Argued for a limited government and for the protection of people's life, liberty, and personal property
John Locke
True or False?
The central govt had the power to tax under the Articles of Confederation
False
What type of party system is involved with an Authoritarian Government?
One party system
List the characteristics of the state
Population
Territory
Government
Sovereignty
Favored all states, combining both the NJ and VA plan.
Connecticut Compromise
Checks and Balances, S.O.P. and balance of Powers, 3 Branches of govt. came from this person
Charles de Montesquieu
True or False?
Under the Articles of Confederation, states were obligated to restrict travel
True
Gerrymandering
Redraws electoral district boundaries to favor a particular political party
True or False?
Under the 10th Amendment, powers not given to the federal government are reserved to the states. Traditionally, states handle things like:
Marriage and divorce laws
Traffic and vehicle regulations
Public education (building schools, graduation requirements)
True
True or False?
Shay's rebellion was the convincing event that led to the colonists going back to Great Britain and the British Monarchy.
False
Shay's rebellion was the convincing event that led to the Constitutional Convention.
Based on it's origin, give me an example from your notes of a Social Contract
Democracies
What does the Articles of Confederation say about the supremacy clause?
The Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land