Chapter 2 definitions

Question 1

Federalism

Answer 1

Gov’t make laws about crime, state gov’ts worry about there own laws

Question 2

natural rights

Answer 2

rights inherent in human beings, not dependent on governments, which include life liberty and prosperity

Question 3

nationalism

Answer 3

everyone should adopt the nation’s thoughts

Question 4

consent of the governed

Answer 4

The idea that goverment derives its authroirty from the people

Question 5

limited gov’t

Answer 5

the idea that certain restrictions should be placed on government to protect the natural rights of citizens

Question 6

Shays rebellion

Answer 6

A series of attacks on courthouses by a small band of farmers.

Question 7

factions

Answer 7

Groups such as intrest groups that acoriding to Madison arise from the unequal distribution of property whealth and have the potential to cause instability in gov’t.

Question 8

Federalists

Answer 8

For the constitution

Question 9

judicial review

Answer 9

The power of the courts to determine whether acts of Congress and those of the executive branch are in accord with the U.S. Constitution. The Supreme Court established judicial review in Marbury v. Madison.

Question 10

Anti-Federalists

Answer 10

Opponents of the U.S. Constitution

Question 11

Bill of Rights

Answer 11

First 10 amendments before changes

Question 12

Annapolis convention

Answer 12

to discuss and propose improvements to the existing Articles of Confederation.

Question 13

Infrastructure

Answer 13

the foundation upon which the structure of an economy is built