142 Exam 1 Flashcards
According to John Locke what is the job of the government? Why is it important for the government to be limited in this job?
The job of the government is to protect private property and to secure rights. This restricts what government/rulers can do.
3 things government must do
Legislate, administer, and adjudicate
What is the “consent of the governed” ?
The government gains authority from the people who created it
When should citizens revolt against their government?
When citizens no longer give consent
What did federalists stand for when the Constitution was being ratified?
They supported the constitution ad wanted a national government for a strong and stable country
What did anti-federalists stand for when the constitution was being ratified?
They did not support the constitution, they believed it would take away rights from citizens and states, and they believed it did not protect rights and liberties
Why is the office of the presidency limited? How is it limited?
The presidency is limited so that not one person would rule the nation or use the army as a personal army. The presidency is limited by advisors and the department of defense, being bound by having to give the state of the union address and the ability to be impeached by congress.
1st amendment
Freedom of speech, the press, religion, and the right to petition government
2nd amendment
The right for a well regulated militia to bear arms
3rd amendment
Defense against quartering of troops
4th amendment
No unreasonable seizures or searches
5th amendment
No taking of property without “just compensation” a grand jury determines if you are to go to court.
Indictment is or serious crimes
No double jeopardy
6th amendment
Right to a speedy and public trial by a local and impartial jury.
Must be informed of charges against oneself.
No compulsions to testify against oneself.
7th amendment
Trial to jury with charges exceeding $20
8th amendment
No excessive bail or or cruel or unusual punishment
9th amendment
Unlisted rights are not necessarily denied
10th amendment
Rights not denied by state and federal governments are reserved for citizens
Texas constitution of 1869
Very strong state government, appointed judges, raised salaries for officials, compulsory education, had to ratify 13th and 14th amendment
Texas constitution of 1876
Grangers, limited the large and expensive government, reduced government term lengths and salaries, plural executive, limited legislature, limited courts
Complaints of current Texas constitution
Too long, 474 amendments, not very understandable
What does a trustee representative do?
Do what they think is best for voters (constituency)
What does a delegate representative do?
What voters would do
