Lesson 1-2

Question 1

Public Polies

Answer 1

All of those things a government decides to do (Ex: Taxation, defense, education)

Question 2

Power

Answer 2

The possession of control, authority or influencing over others

Question 3

Authority

Answer 3

The power or right to give orders, make descions, and enforce obedience

Question 4

Legitimacy

Answer 4

Conformity to the law or to rules. Ability to defend with Justification

Question 5

Sovereignty

Answer 5

The although of a state to govern itself or another state

Question 6

Preamble

Answer 6

The introduction to the highest law of the land

Question 7

Establish Justice

Answer 7

There will be fairness to all

Question 8

Promote Welfare

Answer 8

To do what’s best for the citizens of the country, for the government to protect and ensure welfare of citizens

Question 9

Anarchy

Answer 9

A state of lawless or political disorder due to the absence of governmental authority

Question 10

Confederation

Answer 10

A alliance of independent states

Question 11

Oligarchy

Answer 11

A small group of people having control of a country, organization or institute

Question 12

Dictatorship

Answer 12

A government situation where one person makes all the rules and decisions without help or input

Question 13

Bill of Rights

Answer 13

The first 10 amendments to the constitution that explains rights in relation to government

Question 14

Separation of Powers

Answer 14

An act of vesting the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of a government in separate bodies

Question 15

Civic Duties

Answer 15

A mandatory task or activity that most or all members of a society must complete

Question 16

Executive Power

Answer 16

The ability to execute the laws

Question 17

Judicial Power

Answer 17

Allows court to interpret the constitution and make laws and decisions

Question 18

Checks and Balances

Answer 18

Provide each branch of government with individual power to check the other branches and prevent one branch from becoming to powerful

Question 19

Federal

Answer 19

Division of power between central government and states

Question 20

Democracy

Answer 20

A government in which supreme power lies in the people

Question 21

Compromise

Answer 21

Make a deal between different parties where each party gives up part of their demand

Question 22

Majority Rule

Answer 22

A group that had the most members had he power to make decisions

Question 23

Minority Rights

Answer 23

Normal individuals rights of a group which are no in the majority (racial, ethical, religious)

Question 24

Individual Freedom

Answer 24

The rights people to do or say things without government intervention.

Question 25

Worth and Dignity

Answer 25

A basic worth or status that purportedly belongs to all person’s equally

Question 26

Equality

Answer 26

The statement of being equal, especially in status,rights and opportunities

Question 27

Federalist

Answer 27

A supporter of the federal government and federalism

Question 28

Federalist papers

Answer 28

A collection of of essays, write ten in favor of the new constitution

Question 29

Free Enterprise

Answer 29

Business activities not directly related to government but are defined by a set of legal rules

Question 30

Articles of Confederation

Answer 30

Written document that established the functions of the national government

Question 31

Unicameral

Answer 31

has a single legislative chamber or house

Question 32

Delegates

Answer 32

Someone selected to represent

Question 33

Virginia Plan

Answer 33

Outlined a strong national government with 3 branches

Question 34

New Jersey Plan

Answer 34

Designed to protect the security and power of the small states by limiting each state to 1 vote in congress

Question 35

3/5ths compromise

Answer 35

3/5 slaves were counted when determining a states total population for legislative representation and taxation

Question 36

Constitutional

Answer 36

The fact that the government in the U.S. is based off of the Constitution which is the supreme law of the land

Question 37

Convention

Answer 37

A large formal meeting where representives/delegates discuss and act on something that is of common concern

Question 38

James Madison

Answer 38

Shaped U.S. constitution by advocating for a strong federal government while balancing individual rights

Question 39

George Washington

Answer 39

“Father of his country” Served as the first president, commanded the continental army, and leader of constitution convention

Question 40

Alexander Hamilton

Answer 40

Envisioned a powerful central government that could effectively manage economic polices and maintain order. He is a founding Father

Question 41

Patrick Henry

Answer 41

Governor of Virginia and a member of the first Continental Congress

Question 42

Slave Trade Compromise

Answer 42

Prevented congress from banning the transatlantic slave trade until 1808. Giving southern states a temporary assurance regarding labor supply.

Question 43

Connecticut Compromise

Answer 43

Known as the great compromise that each state would receive 1 representative from every 30,000 people that lived in that state