Constitution Test 1 Flashcards

1
Q

which enlightenment thinker argued for the natural rights of man?

A

john locke

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2
Q

what are the natural rights of man

A

life, liberty, and property

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3
Q

what weakness in the Articles Of Confederation prevented the US from passing laws to control interstate trade?

A

no authority to enforce laws

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4
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why was the US unable to establish a tariff on british goods to protect US industry

A

couldn’t pass taxes

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5
Q

what type of legislature did the articles of confederation have

A

unicameral

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6
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what branch of the articles of confederation was given sole authority to govern the country

A

congress

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7
Q

T/F the articles of confederation could establish an army and raise taxes to pay for it

A

false

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8
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t/f the articles of confederation had no executive branch to enforce the law

A

true

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9
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t/f under the articles of confederation each states representation was based upon population size

A

false

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10
Q

the roman influence on the constitution was

A

laws based on equity and justice

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11
Q

which enlightenment thinker promoted the social contract theory between the government and its citizens

A

rousseau

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12
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which english government influence did not allow taxation without consent

A

the magna carta

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13
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which english influence of the US constitution would become a 1st amendment right

A

right to petition

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14
Q

john peter zingers case influenced what 1st amendment right

A

freedom of press

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15
Q

fundamental orders of connecticut establishes

A

that political agreements are written down

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16
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which colonial influence set down the principle of voluntarily agreeing to be governed

A

mayflower compact of 1630

17
Q

in montesquieu’s sprit of laws he refines the principle of

A

separation of powers

18
Q

describe social contract between government and its citizens

A

if government isn’t pleasing the people they can petition to replace them

19
Q

why is it important that government divides its power amongst three branches?

A

no branch can be overpowered

checks and balances