Chapter Two Flashcards
Representative Government
a government in which people elect delegates to make laws and conduct government
Limited Government
the concept that a government’s power was no absolute
Connecticut Compromise
combined elements of both the Virginia and New Jersey plans
3/5th Compromise
instead of counting every slave as one person, 3/5 of the population were counted for representation and taxes
Articles of Confederation
the first plan of government in America; “league of friendship”
First Continental Congress
measures passed that led to the declaration of independence from Britain
Virginia Plan
strong national government, larger populated states
New Jersey Plan
smaller populated states, unicameral legislature, and sovereign states
Unicameral Legislature
single chamber legislature
English Bill of Rights
set clear limits on the monarchy and established the authority of parliament
John Locke
the philosopher who believed social contract was between the people
Federalist Papers
series of essays constructed to defend the ratification of the constitution
Magna Carta
document that recognized the king’s power is limited and not absolute
Boycott
not to buy
Bill of Rights
rights to protect citizens from their own government
What is Congress not allowed to do to protect freedom of religion
can’t establish a state religion and can’t prohibit religions
As a result of the French and Indian War, what did Britain do in regards to taxes on the colonist’s goods?
the increased the colonists taxes
What event occurred that made the Founding Fathers realize that a stronger national government was indeed needed to further protect the safety and freedoms of the American people?
Shay’s rebellion
What was Congress not allowed to do to all 13 colonies under the AoC
levy taxes
What amendment revised a provision in the 3/5th compromise, statin that every individual is counted as a whole person?
The 14th
What is the purpose of the Preamble of the DoI?
sources of the basic rights Americans enjoy
List 3 achievements under the AoC
-peace treaty with Britain
-land from GB was settled
-Established fair and consistent policy for settling land
What group of people were advocations for the Bill of Rights, fearing that the new national government could trample on individual rights?
Anti-federalists
What series of essays were so successful, because they clearly explained the principles of American constitutional government? and who were the authors?
The federalists papers, written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison
