Philosophers
Which thinker does this quote come from?
"Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains."
Jean Jacques Rousseau
What is "Rule of Law"?
Everyone must obey the law. In the United States, everyone must obey the Constitution.
When was the Constitution written?
This article outlines the role of the executive branch.
Article 2.
What does popular sovereignty mean?
The people are rulers in the government, and one of the checks to government power
What was the big idea from Montesquieu's that we adopted?
Separation of powers:
Law making
Law interpretation
Law enforcement
What are the three big ideas of our Declaration?
Liberty
Equality
Democracy
When were the Articles of Confederation of the United States adopted by the Continental Congress?
November 1777
This article outlines how long federal judge are appointed.
Article 3
What does federalism mean?
The state governments and the national government have distinct roles and responsibilities in governance over their citizens.
According to Hobbes, human judgement is………
Unreliable, so we must submit to governing authorities
Our government is based on a series of compromises, checks & balances, and separation of powers.
What were two issues with the Articles of Confederation, which the Constitution directly addresses?
- Taxation
- Military
- Federalism
- Commerce
- Money printing/coining
This article establishes the Constitution as the Supreme Law of the Land.
Article 6
There is a research project that Ms. S has presented in class. It is a series of articles about the presidents and first ladies, with one article coming out each week throughout 2026. What is this project called?
"In Pursuit"
According to Locke, men are in a state of nature until……
They become part of a “political society”
What are the three big ideals of our Constitution?
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Bill of Rights
1790
This article outlines which branch has the power to appoint federal judges.
Article 2
John Jay, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton
What does Augustine say rational people should do with "divine direction"?
Obey divine direction freely and with resolution.
Explain judicial review.
Federal judges can determine the constitutionality of the acts of other branches of government (Legislative and Executive)
Describe one process of how the Constitution can be amended
2/3 of both the Senate and the House
OR
2/3 of all state legislatures call a new Constitutional Convention, and it is passed by 3/4 of all state legislatures
This article outlines which branch has the power to declare war.
Article 1
Marbury v. Madison (1803)