English Philosopher
Who were the English Philosophers that created a movement that impacted the western world?
Thomas Hobes & John Locke
What is federalism
A constitutional agreement where power is distributed to the federal & state govs.
What is the definition of Express powered
things specifically stated in the first three Articles of Confederation of the Constitution
what is the definition of "State of Nature"
a hypothetical condition that preceded society, civil, gov and society.
when was the Articles of Confederation approved
1781
What did Hobes believe for the state of nature?
Humans are guided by self-preservation
State of nature=state of war
4 reasons why we have federalism:
Check the growth of tyranny
Federalism allows unity w/o uniformity
Encourages Experimenting
Keeps gov. closer to the people
What do these three Articles of Confederation do
regulate interstate commerce, declare war, where is military.
What did Locke believe in?
men exist in the state of nature in perfect equality & freedom to do what they want.
Natural Rights & Natural Laws govern the state of people( life,liberty,health = god)
what is centralized power
when power is in one place or with one person strong dictatorship
What movement did these philosophies create?
a movement that impacted the western world.
What are the three powers of the national government:
expressed powers, implied powers, and inherent power
In their attempt to balance order with liberty, the Founders identified several reasons for creating a federalist government:
to avoid tyranny, to allow more participation in politics, to use the states as "laboratories" for new ideas and programs
What did Hobes believe in?
Humans are guided by self -preservation
state of nature= state of war
what is decentralized power
power spread out weak
What was Hobes best known for?
What is implied power
power assumed by Congress (create Banks) comes from the necessary and proper clause
What article gave power to the national government
articles of Confederation
What did Locke argue against?
rule
what can the National gov do
Declare war, make peace, sign treaties, borrow money, make treaties with Native Americans.
What was Locke best known for?
Treatises on government (1989)
what court case was one of the biggest disputes
Gideon vs Ogden
The first _ A.O.C
3
The state of nature is not naturally ____ or _____. It is _____ and _______ but mostly _______.
good or bad
chaotic
corupting
peaceful
What can the national government not do
collect taxes, control foreign or domestic trade, force state to do anything