English Roots of American Democracy
The idea that people should sacrifice a small portion of their freedom in exchange for the government's protection of their lives, liberty, and property.
The Social Contract
Reason that colonists resented taxes by the British.
Taxation without Representation
Who wanted to follow the Articles of Confederation more closely?
Federalists or Anti-Federalists
Anti - Federalists
What were the characteristics of the New Jersey Plan?
Equal Representation of each state (Like Articles of Confederation)
List a belief of the Federalists
1. More power to the national gov't
2. A single person to lead the executive branch
3. The Constitution protects liberties on its own
(1620) Document that a social contract for colonists to govern themselves according to the laws created by the male voters of the colony.
The Mayflower Compact
A series of acts passed by the British in response to the Boston Tea Party to punish the colonists
Intolerable Acts
How many branches of government were established in the Articles of Confederation?
1 - Legislative
What were the characteristics of the Virginia Plan?
Representation based on population
List a belief of the Ant-Federalists
1. Important powers remain with the states
2. Feared strong executive branch would lead to tyrant
3. Wanted Bill of Rights
A declaration by the English Parliament to King Charles I in 1628, which restricted arbitrary taxation and imprisonment by the monarch.
(1628) English Petition of Right
Why did Parliament impose taxes on the British?
To pay the debts of the French and Indian War
How many states needed to agree to change the Articles?
All 13 of them
A meeting in Philadelphia in 1787, where delegates sought to alter the American government.
The Constitutional Convention
1. A 2/3 vote of both houses of Congress
2. A constitutional convention called by 2/3rds of states
A document written in 1689, which banned the imposition of new taxes, laws, and a standing military without Parliament's consent.
(1689) English Bill of Rights
A document that declared the concept of universal rights, promoted full promise to democracy for the people, and influenced revolutionary ideals worldwide.
Declaration of Independence
Shay's Rebellion
The power of the national government to make laws not explicitly listed in the Constitution to carry out enumerated powers.
Necessary and Proper Clause
10th Amendment
(1639) Inspired by Thomas hooker, the document specified powers for a colonial government, including taxation and lawmaking, and laid out procedures for elections and justice.
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
A 1776 pamphlet written by Thomas Paine, which argued to the public that Americans should declare full independence from Great Britain.
Common Sense
List two checks the Legislative Branch has on the Executive Branch
1. Congress makes laws
2. Can override the President's veto with a 2/3rd vote.
3. Confirms executive appointments
4. Ratifies Treaties
5. Can declare war
6. Creates a budget
7. Can impeach and remove a president
Bars the government from unreasonable search and seizure