Origins Of American Government Flashcards
1787
Convention to establish new government.
1781-1789
The articles of confederation
1787- today
- The US Constitution & Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence Is Americas?
Birth certificate
2 influences of the Declaration of Independence
The Magna Carta signed by King John of England in 1215 AD in the fields of Runnymede, England.(principle of limited government)
John Locke Social Contract theory (principle of popular sovereignty)
5 parts of Declaration of Independence
- Intro
- Philosophy
- Incitement against King George III
- Resolution of Independence
- Signatures
Intro
- It is necessary to declare our independence from England.
- Out of respect for mankind, we will write down the reasons
Philosophy
- Equality: all men are created equal.( Under God,Law,in opportunity)
- Unalienable Rights: life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
- Democracy:
- Right to Revolution:
Simple difference btw conservatives and liberals?
Change
Conservative
life , liberty, protection of property.
Liberal
life, liberty, pursuit of happiness.
What is the most difficult word in the English language to define?
Enough
Welfare
financial assistance given to people in need.
Where does the $$$ come from to pay for the government programs?
Taxes
Democracy
governments are instituted among men deriving their just powers from the consent of men.
Dictatorship
governments are instituted among men deriving their just powers from the consent of the military
Right to revolt
That whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it….
Incitement of king George III( 4 examples)
- taxation without representation
- interfering with trade
- quartering troops
- proclamation of 1763
Res. for independence
Acceptance of Richard Henry Lees Resolution of independence
July 2 1776
Signatures ( 3 things the signees gave)
Lives
Fortunes
Sacred Honor
