Government Theory
Which theory believes the people give up some power so that the government can do it’s job?
Social Contract Theory
Can nation and state be used interchangeably?
YES
What is a federal system of government? AND Give an example.
Divides power between national and local
Ex. U.S., Canada, Mexico, Switzerland
List 2 events that led to the Revolutionary War
1. Sugar Act
2. Stamp Act
3. Navigation Acts
4. Townshend Acts
5. Boston Massacre
6. Boston Tea Party
7. Intolerable Acts
Who wanted to amend the Articles of Confederation?
Anti-Federalists
Which theory believes government comes from the basic structure of the family (passed down from generation)?
Evolution Theory
_______ - sizeable group of people united by race, language, custom, etc.
_______ - political community in a precise territory
Nation
State
What is the unitary system of government? AND Give an example.
Gives all key powers to the central government
Ex. France, Great Britain, Italy
What event involving farmers led people to realize a strong central government was needed?
Shays’ Rebellion
Who wanted the new constitution to pass?
Federalists
Which theory believes God appointed kings and queens to rule?
Divine Right Theory
A Constitutional government is a _______ government.
Limited
______ - all citizens cast votes directly on issues and laws (small groups of people)
______ - citizens elect representatives to vote on issues and laws (large groups of people)
DIRECT Democracy
REPRESENTATIVE Democracy
What are two features of the Articles of Confederation?
1. One house legislature (unicameral)
2. No executive branch
3. No president
4. No enforcement of laws
5. No national courts
6. States acted as independent countries
Who wanted to attach a Bill of Rights?
Anti-Federalists
What is the force theory?
Power/authority was taken by force
Who was the principal writer of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What is the difference between Oligarchy, Autocracy, and Democracy?
Oligarchy- few hold the power
Autocracy- one person has all the power
Democracy- the people have the power
What were 2 achievements of the Articles of Confederation?
1. Northwest Ordinance- Settlement of western land
2. Peace treaty with Great Britain
3. Creates cabinet positions (treasury, war, foreign affairs)
What did the Anti-Federalists want?
Group who wanted to keep the main power with the states and wanted the central/federal government to remain weak
______ - he thought people were naturally bad; government through social contract- could NOT be taken back
______ - he thought people were naturally good & deserved life, liberty, and property; government through social contract- CAN rebel
Thomas Hobbes (liked an Absolute Monarchy)
John Locke (liked a limited government)
What are the 4 FEATURES of a STATE/NATION?
1. Population
2. Territory
3. Sovereignty
4. Government
What are the 4 PURPOSES of government?
1. Provide public services
2. Maintain social order
3. Make economic decisions
4. Provide national security
What were 3 weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
1. Congress could not levy taxes
2. Could not regulate trade with the colonies
3. Needed 9/13 states to get laws approved
4. Each state gets one vote
5. All states needed to agree to amendments
What did the Federalists want? AND Name 3 of their leaders.
Group who wanted the central/federal government to have more power than the states.
Leaders: Washington, Hamilton, and Madison