EOC Study Guide Flashcards
The Enlightenment idea of separation of powers was developed by___________________.
Montesquieu
John Locke’s theory that certain truths in society come from and are governed by nature known as the theory of __________.
Natural Rights
Describe John Locke’s theory of social contract.
Citizens surrender some rights to be protected by the government.
This document guaranteed that not even the king or queen was above the law.
Magna Carta
Explain the significance of the of the English Bill of Rights on the development of the U.S. Constitution.
No taxes w/o consent, Freedom of speech, No critical or unusual punishment, Influenced U.S. Bill of Rights.
What was the first document that established self-government by creating a direct democracy in the colonies.
Mayflower Compact
This pamphlet was to persuade members of the second Continental Congress and justified the ideals and reasons for independence from Great Britain.
Common Sense written by Thomas Paine.
Give specific examples of colonial responses to English policies.
Boston tea party, Boycotts & Protests, Stamp Act & Stamp Act Congress, and Boycott imported goods.
What concerns of the colonists’ led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence.
“ No taxation without representation.”
What were the main complaints/arguments against Britain in the Declaration of Independence?
Unfair taxes, Unfair Acts, Quartering Acts, Lack of Representation in Parliament, Dissolved representative houses(legislatures) in colonies, Cut off trade & trial by jury.
John Locke’s theory of ________________________guaranteed that all individuals are entitled to basic rights such as life, liberty, and property.
Natural Rights
Which document outlined the first form of government for the United States? Which system of government did this document create?
Articles of Confederation, Confederation Government.
List some of the major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
Raise taxes, enforce laws, regulate trade, no national courts, no chief executive.
What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution.
Outlines the propose and intentions of the United States Constitution
What was the main argument the Federalist used to support the ratification of the Constitution?
Federalist believed a strong central government was needed to solve the countries problems
What was the main argument the Anti-Federalist used to against the ratification of the Constitution?
Ani-Federalist believed a strong central government would take away newly won rights.
A legal member of a country is a ____________________.
Citizen
Name the two ways a person can become a U.S. citizen
- Birth
2. Naturalization Process
List the steps in the naturalization process
18 or older, lawful permanent resident for 5 yrs, read&write English, good moral character, Understanding of U.S. Civics
What are the major believes of the Democratic Party?
A political party that believes that the federal government should take a more active role in peoples lives particularly those who are needed.
What are the major believes of the Republican Party
A political party that believes that the federal government should play a small part in peoples lives; they favor lower taxes and less government spending
What is a platform?
A document stating the aims and goals of a political party.
Give an example of media informing the public about the government.
Media as a watch dog, exposing illegal activity-exposed
