Philosophy, Principles, and Preamble

Question 1

Limited government

Answer 1

The government only has powers that the constitution gives it

Question 2

Separation of powers

Answer 2

There are 3 branches of government each with its own powers

Question 3

Checks and balances

Answer 3

Any branch of government can limit the actions of the other 2

Question 4

Federalism

Answer 4

Division of power between the federal government and the states

Question 5

Popular Sovereinty

Answer 5

Government gets its authority from the people

Question 6

Perfect union

Answer 6

Better country

Question 7

Establish justice

Answer 7

Fairness

Question 8

Insure domestic tranquility

Answer 8

Peace at home

Question 9

Provide for the common defense

Answer 9

Give protection

Question 10

Promote the general welfare

Answer 10

Well being

Question 11

Blessings of liberty to ourselves and posterity

Answer 11

Freedom to us and our future generation

Question 12

Ordain and establish this constitution

Answer 12

Approve these laws and principles

Question 13

John Locke

Answer 13

Contract Theory- governments can rule with consent of the governed

Question 14

Jean Jacques Rousseau

Answer 14

Social contract- people are willing to give up some freedoms for the needs of the greater good.

Question 15

Baron de Montesquieu

Answer 15

Limited government powers- a system of checks and balances

Question 16

What is the definition of constitution

Answer 16

A written plan of gov’t

Question 17

What are the main parts of the constitution

Answer 17

Articles
Preamble
Amendments

Question 18

What is the purpose of the preamble

Answer 18

To list the goals of the constitution

Question 19

What are the 3 branches of gov’t and what is the main responsibility of each branch

Answer 19

Legislative-Make laws
Executive-enforce laws
Judicial-interpret the laws

Question 20

What part of the constitution tells why the constitution was written?

Answer 20

Preamble

Question 21

What is the state legislative branch called?

Answer 21

General Assembly

Question 22

Separation of powers is meant to stop

Answer 22

tyranny

Question 23

What was the most serious criticism the anti federalist so had about the constitution?

Answer 23

It lacked a bill of rights

Question 24

Rule of Law

Answer 24

No one is above the law; everyone regardless of status will be expected to follow every law.

Question 25

Republicanism

Answer 25

the belief that government should be based on the consent of the people by electing representatives.