2.1-2.3 Flashcards
what was the enlightenment?
an era that emerged emphasizing logic and reasoning
what were some lasting effects from the enlightenment period
new ideas challenged traditional roles of govt and rulers
what was the social contract theory
idea that a exchange exists between rulers and the ruled
upon what agreement was the social contract theory based
govt power hinges an ability to protect peoples rights
what was the declaration of independence
Americas stated claim of liberation from British rule
what evidence in the declaration of independence link it to the enlightenment period
in alienable rights and social contact used to back claim
what was the articles of confederation
framework which established 1st federal govt of us
what does the bill of rights add to the US constitution
outlines of protection of civil liberties and limits of govt
what were some shortfalls of the articles
created loosley affillated states and a fed govt without power
what is the us constitution
framework that states fed governments roles and responsibilities
what is the bill of your rights
first amendment to constitution 2 years after ratified
why was the us constitution created and what did it change
addressed articles short falls fed govt strengthened
