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

Articles of Confederation

Answer 6

established the functions of the national government of the United States after it declared independence from Great Britain.

Question 7

Shays rebellion

Answer 7

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

Question 8

factions

Answer 8

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 9

Federalists

Answer 9

For the constitution

Question 10

judicial review

Answer 10

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 11

Anti-Federalists

Answer 11

Opponents of the U.S. Constitution

Question 12

Bill of Rights

Answer 12

First 10 amendments before changes

Question 13

Equal rights ammendment

Answer 13

A constutional ammendment passed by congress in 1972 stating that equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abriged by the united states or by any state on account of sex.

Question 14

Marbury V Maidson

Answer 14

supreme court asserted its power to determine the meaning of the U.S constitution. Decision established the court’s power of judicial review over acts of congress.

Question 15

Annapolis convention

Answer 15

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

Question 16

Commerce clause

Answer 16

gives Congress broad power to regulate interstate commerce and restricts states from impairing interstate commerce.

Question 17

Infrastructure

Answer 17

the foundation upon which the structure of an economy is built

Question 18

Devolution

Answer 18

the transfer of some authority or power from a central organization or government to smaller organizations or government departments.