exam 1 study guide Flashcards
English political philosopher whose ideas about political legitimacy influenced the American founders
john locke
this 1st plan of a nat gov for the 13 states was replaced by the constitution; under articles, the states retained most political power
articles of confederation
revolt by farmers from Massachusetts in 1786-1787 over the lack of economic relief
shays rebellion
meeting of delegates from 5 states, held in 1786 to consider a common policy trade among the states
annapolis convention
major statute enacted by congress in 1787 under the art. of confed. provided for the development and gov of lands west of PA
northwest ordinance
1st plan of union proposed at the constitutional convention in opposition to the VA plan, called for a strong central gov
virginia plan
opposition to the VA plan, emphasized dominance of the states
new jersey plan
agreement at the constitutional convention in 1787, arranged by the delegation from Connecticut, proposing to accept representation by pop. in the house and by states in the senate
great compromise
temp. resolution to the controversy over slavery, allowed slave holding states to count each slave as 3/5 of a person
3/5 compromise
what constitutes the “heart and soul” of the constitution?
article 1 section 8, its fundamental principles and values
who initially chose US senators?
state legislatures
how many state _____ were needed to ratify the constitution?
9 state conventions
how is property created in the lockean model?
when an individual mixes their labor with a naturally occurring resource
what are the lockean provisos?
no spoliage, enough resources left for others
what is lockes related model of gov?
limited gov
