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Who was Thomas Jefferson?
Founding Father, Author of Declaration of Independence, and 3rd President of the U.S.
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What was the Enlightenment?
An intellectual movement in Western Europe during the 18th century that explored the subjects of science, philosophy, and government.
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What is the Declaration of Independence?
A statement of the core principles American value in government.
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What are Natural Rights?
Life, liberty, and estate, or property. Protection, material goods, and ability to determine own future.
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What is the First Amendment?
Protects a person's rights to free speech, press, assembly, petition, and religious expressions.
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Describe natural rights as those of "life, liberty, and estate"
John Locke
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This case was about a state trying to put taxes on the National bank.
McChullon vs. Maryland
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Contains many of the Freedoms and rights the American citizens have.
Bill of Rights
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What is a Confederation?
A group of individuals united together for a purpose.
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What does the Fourth Amendment protect?
Protects people from unwarranted search and seizures.
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What role did James Madison play in the Great Compromise?
James Madison contributed to the Virginia Plan, which created the Great Compromise.
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Compare the Virginia and New Jersey plans, how were they different?
The Virginia plan wanted a strong central government, and created a bicameral legislature, and it was favored by large states and scared small states. The New Jersey plan wanted one vote for each state and anti federalist liked the idea of the government being dependent on the states.
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What were some of the weaknesses on the Articles of Confederation, and how were they reprehended in the Constitution?
Congress could not create taxes, no executive branch, and the states were largely dependent on the legislature.
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What is the word for "necessary and proper"?
Elastic Clause.
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How are our first Amendment rights not absolute?
People can not tread on the rights of others, we can speak freely without hurting others.
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Who is Alexander Hamilton?
A federalist who was the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury.
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What impact did the Shays Rebellion have on the decision for a new government?
Shay's Rebellion helped decide to throw out the AOC or alter it.
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What is the USA PATRIOT Act?
A legislation that expands the powers of the federal government to prevent terrorist attacks from within, or outside the country.
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Having complete authority is called what?
Sovereign.
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This amendment protects people from the government laws that would unfairly restrict rights not named by the Bill of Rights.
Ninth Amendment.
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Who is the Governor of Virginia and an Anti-Federalist.
Patrick Henry.
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What was the Gibbons vs. Ogden case?
Two men were granted a licenses to operate a steam boat, The U.S. licenses was valid.
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A formal document creating an organization or company.
A charter.
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What are concurrent powers?
Powers shared by the national, state, and/or local governments
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What does the Third Amendment protect?
Protects people from soldiers staying in their homes without consent of the home owner.