Represenative And Limited Governments Flashcards
Representative government
Government laws are legit until proved by elected representatives.
Limited government
Government powers according to the bill of rights and the constitution.
House of burgesses
First American representative assembly for making laws.
Mayflower compact
Contract with pilgrims from Plymouth colony agreeing to participate to making laws for the colony.
Magna carta
Document signed by English king agreeing to respect rights.
John Locke
Enlightment thinker that believed in natural rights. “ life liberty and pursuit of happiness “.
Baron de Montesquieu
Enlightment philosopher who believed power should be divided among a monarch and two houses of parliament.
What was the purpose of the declaration of independence?
Declare it’s independence as a independent nation. Show reasons why the colonies became the united states of America.
What are the 3 parts of the DOI?
Theory of government
List of violations against the king.
Resolution declaration of independence.
What are the declaration of independence key ideas?
Locke’s natural rights.
Government has the right to govern as long as they protect natural rights. If the government fails to do so we have to right to alter abolish the government to protect those rights.
Article of confederation
First constitution for the united states
Weaknesses of the AOD?
No ; executive vied national court system currency to draft solders power to collect taxes from the states power to control interstate commerce to pass law 2/3 of congress vote needed to add an amendment you need the unanimous vote of the states
Strengths of the AOD?
Congress had the right to; Make war Make peace Make an army or navy Establish post office Sign treaties Borrow \$\$$
Northwest ordinance
A system of governing western lands.
