Gov 1
which amendments protect the rights of the accused?
the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 8th amendments
Who were the two main philosophers?
John Locke, Thomas Hobbes
_____________________ was chosen the write the first draft of the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson
non supporters of the constitution
anti federalists
what are federalist
supporters of the Constitution
What are the qualifications of the house of representatives?
25 years of age,US citizen for 7 years,and must live in the state your running for
What name were the Federalist Papers released under?
the pseudonym Publius
Only the central government can conduct foreign relations and ____ ____.
declare war
The supreme power of an independent state to regulate its internal affairs without foreign interference.
what are Sovereign power
the power to enforce laws and provide for public safety
what are Police powers
All persons born on U.S. territory or naturalized are citizens
the 14th amendment
What is Federalist paper number 10?
This Federalist paper discusses factions and their affects on government.
The institution that allows a society to make and enforce public policies
Government
what is Virginia plan?
Proposal to create a strong national government
what is national supremacy clause
Constitutional clause that states that federal law takes precedence over all other laws.
In the 9th Amendment, citizens have the right to _______
privacy
Who believed in "Natural Rights?"
John Locke
_____________________ wrote Common Sense and helped the colonists realize that they could govern themselves instead of being controlled by Britain.
Thomas Paine
what are Concurrent powers
Responsibilities for particular policy areas , such as transportation , that are shared by federal, state and local governments.
what is great compromise
Congress would have two houses; a senate and House of Representatives . ( also known as the Connecticut compromise)
What Amendment has the Miranda Rights
5th amendment
According to Madison, it is important that each branch of the government be dependent on one another. True or False?
False
What are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?
The second part of the Declaration of Independence listed things the founding fathers called our "natural rights" or "unalienable rights". These are the 3 main rights.
what are natural rights?
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
what is new jersey plan?
each state would have equal representation