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Question 1

3 ideas from Locke that Jefferson liked

Answer 1

consent of the governed, natural rights, limited government

Question 2

purpose of govt was to…

Answer 2

protect natural rights

Question 3

“… end of govt”

Answer 3

preservation of property

Question 4

when do you get to revolt

Answer 4

they no longer have your consent, injustices are deeply felt, government does not protect your rights

Question 5

why was this considered a conservative revolution

Answer 5

no drastic change to peoples’ way of life and virtually bloodless

Question 6

article 8

Answer 6

government has to ask states for money (example of the lack of tax-law enforcement power in the articles

Question 7

article 7

Answer 7

government had to ask the states for men (lack of centralized military power highlighted by Shay’s Rebellion)

Question 8

in Annapolis, what were the delegates charged to do? what did they actually end up doing?

Answer 8

fix the articles; they chucked them and started over

Question 9

delegates agreed on what 4 things

Answer 9

human nature, causes of political conflict, the objects of government, the nature of a republican government

Question 10

two passions of men

Answer 10

love of power and money

Question 11

according to Madison, what is the common source of political conflict

Answer 11

distribution of wealth

Question 12

3 issues delegates argued over

Answer 12

whether the states should be equally represented, slavery, whether to ensure equality in voting

Question 13

New Jersey plan

Answer 13

one house; each state had equal number

Question 14

virginia plan

Answer 14

2 houses based on population

Question 15

Connecticut compromise

Answer 15

2 houses; upper house represented the states; each state gets 2 senators; lower house is House of Reps based on population

Question 16

what is the problem with having 2 senators per state?

Answer 16

citizens of smaller states have greater representation

Question 17

powers that are delegated to congress that support the statement “Congress became the chief economic policymaker”

Answer 17

tax, borrow money, regulate commerce, coin money, naturalization process, punish counterfeiting, establish post offices, grant patents and copyrights, punish piracy if you are cynical, all the war powers

Question 18

why a republican form of government?

Answer 18

mostly practical - not everyone can vote on everything; leadership qualities, education for those making decisions; combined democracy with safety net

Question 19

rights in the OG constitution

Answer 19

no suspension of habeas corpus writs, no bills of attainder, no ex post facto laws, no religious qualifications for holding office, not titles of nobility, treason punishable with 2 witnesses

Question 20

what was a threat to property

Answer 20

the mob; factions with a majority

Question 21

3 ways to protect property

Answer 21

place as must of the govt beyond the direct control of the people, separate the powers into different institutions, create a system of checks and balances

Question 22

how was the policy-making altered

Answer 22

house elected every 2 years, senate chosen for a 6 year term from state congresses; laws pass both houses, approved by president

Question 23

how does the constitution encourage stalemates?

Answer 23

laws have to be passed by both houses, allowing for much debate, then the president has to sign off // all to create good legislation pieces with many different vantage points

Question 24

differences between the articles of confederation and the constitution

Answer 24

addition of executive and legislative branch, powers to congress (tax and military), 3/4 decision

Question 25

what did the federalists believe

Answer 25

believed in the ratification of the constitution// weaker, state gov, strong national gov, indirect election of officials, government by the elites, longer terms, expected few violations of individual liberties

Question 26

the process of amending the constitution

Answer 26

proposed and ratified; proposed by 2/3 vote, ratified by 3/4 of states

Question 27

who determines voting eligibility?

Answer 27

the state decides (minus the 5 amendments in the constitution guaranteeing rights)

Question 28

James Madison’s main concern with the new government?

Answer 28

lack of the bill of rights

Question 29

which groups of people opposed the new constitution?

Answer 29

small farmers, shopkeepers, laborers

Question 30

which groups supported the new constitution

Answer 30

large landowners, wealthy merchants, professionals