Foundations of government Flashcards
Who created the natural rights philosophy?
John Locke
What does legitimate mean?
Real, lawful
What are the natural rights?
Life, liberty, and property
State of nature
No one has power over another and are all free to do what they please
Consent
Give permission
The constitution
“The supreme law of the land”
Concurrent powers
Powers shared by the federal and state government
Reserved powers
Power that’s neither given or prohibited it’s not exactly listed.
Enumerated/ expressed powers
Specifically given powers
Wolves of yellow stone
We’re on the border of extinction in 1973
South Dakota vs dole
The Supreme Court decides the limitations the national gov should have
Popular sovereignty
The people decide
Judicial review
Review by Supreme Court of constitutionality
Federalism
A way of governing
Natural rights
Everyone should have basic rights
Declaration of Independence
Contains natural rights and declares its independence from Britain
Articles of confederation
Served as a constitution, an agreement between the 13 states
Shay’s rebellion
Caused by taxation and debt
Revolutionary war
The 13 colonies fought against British for their freedom
Congress/ legislative branch
Makes the laws , can override presidents vetos
President/ executive branch
Enforces the laws, can veto a law, appoints judges
Courts/ judicial branch
Can declare laws unconstitutional
Limited government
Powers are distributed to the three branches
Checks and balances
Each branch can be checked by Ana other
Separation of powers
Divides the tasks into three branches
