Constitution
What rights are outlined in the 1st Amendment?
Freedom of expression (speech, religion, right to petition, peaceful assembly, press)
Who are the four philosophers?
Who rules in an Oligarchy?
A small group of people
What is a theocracy?
A government ruled by religion/religious leaders?
Right to bare arms
What are the rights outlined in the 6th Amendment?
Right to a fair and speedy trial
What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation?
To create the first system of government in America
Who rules in a monarchy?
What are the rights outlined in the 17th Amendment?
Citizens are able to elect their Senators
What rights are outlined in the 5th Amendment?
Rights of the accused
What did the Federalist support?
The Constitution
Similarities between the Declaration of Independence and the needs of the Philosophers?
Natural rights (Locke), Social Contract/popular sovereignty (Rousseau)
Who rules in a democracy, and where did this concept develop?
The people; the ancient Romans
Executive Orders from the President may increase during times of...
War/crisis
What is the main responsibility of a citizen?
To participate in the society (voting).
New Jersey: favored smaller states and called for equal representation
Virginia: favored larger states and called for representation based on population
What is popular sovereignty?
Providing citizens with the right to vote and express their rights
Shay's Rebellion
Define federalism
The relationship between the state and national government
What are the rights outlined in the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments?
13th: abolishing slavery
14th: equal protections and naturalization for everyone born in America
15th: granting Black men the right to vote
What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention, and what were three outcomes?
The purpose was to write a new document outlining America's government. 1) The U.S. Constitution was created
2) The Great/Connecticut Compromise
3) 3/5th's Compromise
Detail the influence Hobbes, Rousseau and Locke had on the government
Hobbes: belief that man needs order and government
Rousseau: the Social Contract
Locke: natural rights
What were the reasons for the Declaration of Independence?
Justify why Anti-Federalists didn't support the Constitution?
Explain the structure of the Electoral College.
The Electoral College allows for a single elector to cast another vote for President. This vote represents the entire state and counts toward the 270 votes needed to win the election.