Foundations & Philosophers
These opponents of the Constitution favored stronger state governments and feared a powerful central government
Who were the Anti‑Federalists?
The upper chamber of Congress with equal representation for states is called this.
What is the Senate?
The introduction to the U.S. Constitution that states its purposes is called this
What is the Preamble?
This term describes a system where states hold most of the power and the central government is weak
What is a Confederal System (or Confederation)?
Duties expected of citizens, such as voting, are called this
What are Responsibilities?
This English 1689 document limited the power of the monarchy and protected certain rights
What is the English Bill of Rights?
This officer is the second‑highest executive who presides over the Senate
Who is the Vice President?
The first constitution of the United States that created a weak central government was this.
What are the Articles of Confederation?
This term describes a system where power is concentrated in the central government
What is a Unitary System?
The status of being a citizen and participating in civic life is called this
What is Citizenship?
The political idea that people agree to form a government for protection and order is called this
What is the Social Contract?
This branch interprets laws and includes the courts
What is the Judicial Branch?
This term means not in accordance with the Constitution (used when courts reject laws)
What is Unconstitutional?
These are powers explicitly listed in the Constitution for the federal government.
What are Enumerated Powers?
The principle that everyone is subject to the law is known as this
What is the Rule of Law?
This concept focuses on actions that benefit society as a whole
What is the Common Good?
The highest court in the U.S. judicial system is called this
What is the Supreme Court?
The group of supporters who favored a strong central government and the new Constitution were called this
Who were the Federalists?
This principle holds government power comes from the people and is exercised for their benefit
What is Popular Sovereignty?
Fair treatment under the law is called this
What is Justice?