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Foundations of government Flashcards

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1
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Who created the natural rights philosophy?

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John Locke

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What does legitimate mean?

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Real, lawful

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What are the natural rights?

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Life, liberty, and property

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State of nature

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No one has power over another and are all free to do what they please

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Consent

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Give permission

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The constitution

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“The supreme law of the land”

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Concurrent powers

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Powers shared by the federal and state government

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Reserved powers

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Power that’s neither given or prohibited it’s not exactly listed.

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Enumerated/ expressed powers

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Specifically given powers

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Wolves of yellow stone

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We’re on the border of extinction in 1973

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South Dakota vs dole

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The Supreme Court decides the limitations the national gov should have

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Popular sovereignty

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The people decide

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Judicial review

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Review by Supreme Court of constitutionality

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Federalism

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A way of governing

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Natural rights

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Everyone should have basic rights

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Declaration of Independence

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Contains natural rights and declares its independence from Britain

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Articles of confederation

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Served as a constitution, an agreement between the 13 states

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Shay’s rebellion

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Caused by taxation and debt

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Revolutionary war

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The 13 colonies fought against British for their freedom

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Congress/ legislative branch

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Makes the laws , can override presidents vetos

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President/ executive branch

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Enforces the laws, can veto a law, appoints judges

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Courts/ judicial branch

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Can declare laws unconstitutional

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Limited government

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Powers are distributed to the three branches

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Checks and balances

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Each branch can be checked by Ana other

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Separation of powers

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Divides the tasks into three branches

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