Governments
Government where a few people share political control and make governing decisions.
Oligarchy
The origins of Democracy can be traced back to here
A governments power is derived from the people
Popular Sovereignty
The plan supported a unicameral (single house) legislature without proportional representation
The New Jersey Plan
The constitution can be changed via what action?
Constitutional Amendment
Government where people elect representatives, including a head executive, to make decisions on behalf of the public.
Republic
This governing body oversaw Romes daily and foreign affairs
The Senate
Power is shared between a central government and state governments
Federalism
They supported a strong centralized government.
The Federalists
The Anti-Federalist sought what action to protect the rights of individuals
The Bill of Rights
Government where one person rules by his or herself.
Autocracy
The Greek Aristocrat who wrote the first set of guidelines for the Athenian Government.
Solon
PALS
Power, Authority, Legitimacy and Sovreignty
This plan supported a two-chamber legislature with proportional representation based on that state’s population.
The Virginia Plan
This Amendment Protects Freedom of Speech
The 1st Amendment
Government where people are in control and participate in decision making.
Democracy
The period in Europe where European thinkers began to question traditional political ideas
The Enlightenment
Creating different branches within a government divides power to prevent tyranny
Separation of Powers
This compromise established that enslaved people would count as 3/5ths of a person for purposes of representation and taxation
The 3/5ths Compromise
Amending the Constitution requires this majority vote
2/3rds Vote
A government controlled by the rich/wealthy
Theocracy
This English document inspired the Constitution
The Magna Carta
Actions of a government need the approval of the people
Consent to be governed
They were against ratification of the new Constitution.
Anti-Federalists
This Amendment acknowledges that people may have other rights beyond those specifically mentioned in the Constitution
The 9th Amendment
A government controlled by the rich and wealthy
Plutocracy
The Philosophers theories regarding life, liberty and property contributed most to our founding principles.
John Locke
Creating different branches within a government divides power to prevent tyranny
Separation of Powers
The system from which out President and Vice-President are elected
The Electoral Colleg
The Supreme Court cannot change the constitution but they can provide greater meaning and understanding by this practice.
Interpreting