Declaration Of Independence Flashcards
How was the Declaration of Independence a source of inspiration to other nations?
Because it showed the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
What’s the main reason why the Declaration of Independence was written?
To form a more perfect union, establish justice, secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.
Identify 3 “unalienable rights stated in the Declaration of Independence.
Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
What basic idea of John Locke was borrowed by Thomas Jefferson when he wrote the Declaration of Independence?
All men are created equal. (People are born with natural rights)
What is the meaning of “consent of the governed?” Which allows governments to be created.
The government gets all its power from the people.
According to John Locke what is the main reason why governments are started?
Government arises from a contract or agreement between the ruler and the ruled.
What phrase in the preamble of the Declaration of Independence gives authority for people to change or overthrow their government?
Whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends it is the right to the people to alter or abolish it.
Define the elastic clause.
Granting power to congress to pass all laws necessary
Define the elastic clause.
Granting power to congress to pass all laws necessary
What is the electoral college?
A group of 538
Identify war powers of congress
(To declare war) (to raise and support armies) (to provide and maintain a navy) (to make laws governing land and naval forces) (to be able to call upon the militia) (to provide, organize and disciplining the militia & for its governing when in the service of the union)
Explain how a bill becomes a law.
It has to pass both the House of Representatives and u.s senate and it has to be approved by the president.
Explain the 3/5 compromise.
One slave was determined to equal 3/5 of a person when considering the population of the state
Which branch interprets the law?
The judicial branch.
Which branch enforces the laws?
The executive branch.
