Philosophers
Which Philosopher believed all people were evil?
Hobbes
What was the Articles of Confederation?
America's first government
What is the first paragraph of the Constitution called?
The Preamble
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights
10
What are the 3 branches of Government?
Executive, Judicial, and Legislative
What was described as "How every person naturally is, without the rule of law and government?"
How would you describe the "powers" of the Articles of Confederation?
Weak
What was the name of the plan where there would be a strong central government and representation based on population?
The Virginia Plan
What group of people wanted the Bill of Rights?
The Anti-federalists
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The president
Which philosopher's ideas were used to write the Declaration of Independence?
John Locke
What was a weakness for the Articles that had to do with money?
States each printed their own currency
Which states supported the New Jersey plan?
Small States
What does the 10th Amendment do?
It gives all powers not given to the federal government to the states
What powers does the executive branch have?
It enforces laws
Which Philosopher was a "middle ground" between Locke and Hobbes?
Who was in charge of the government under the Articles of Confederation?
What did the Federalist want?
A large central government with lots of power
What does the 2nd Amendment do?
Gives citizens the right to bear arms
What powers does the legislative branch have?
It creates the laws
Rousseau said what 3 things were "natural rights"
Life, Liberty, and Property
What meeting was called to revise the Articles of Confederation?
What did the Anti-federalist want?
A small central government with a strong local government
Who is not given rights under the constitution?
Non-citizens
What document does the Supreme Court look at to interpret the laws?
The Constitution