Test Flashcards
What does “Endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights” mean?
We hold these truths to be self-evident all men are created equal. They cannot be surrendered to government under any circumstances
What is the supremacy clause?
federal law takes precedence over any conflicting state law.
Which quote from the Declaration states that the people can overthrow a government that fails to protect basic rights?
It is the right of the people to alter or abolish or inter with a new government.
Which part of the Constitution lays out a social contract, and makes the case for national sovereignty?
The preamble
What concept serves to lay out procedures that limit the power of leaders & gov’t bodies?
Checks and balances
What is an example of the issue questioning when something is a matter of national vs. state authority?
Abortion is a big issue
Which concept is laid out by this quote? - “when the government is dissolved, the people are at
liberty to provide for themselves, by erecting a new legislative . . . as they shall find it most for their safety and good: for the society can never . . . lose the native and original right it has to preserve itself. . . .”
When the government is being rebuilt after destroyed meaning of the people and by the people
Which Enlightenment philosopher addresses the fact that gov’t should be divided into multiple branches?
Montesquieu
What was the main point of this quote? “ . . . all men shall be free to profess [declare], and by
argument to maintain, their opinions in matters of religion, and that the same shall in no wise diminish, enlarge, or affect their civil capacities.”
Freedom of religion due to the separation of church in state
Which 2 groups had their differences bridged by a Bill of Rights, identifying liberties guaranteed to all citizens?
Diminish enlarge, or effect their civil capacities
Which 2 parties had their differences bridged by the Great Compromise?
Large states vs small states
Explain TWO reasons why the US Constitution is important.
Successfully separated and balanced government powers
Allowed federal government to collect tax and form a military
“The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States..” is an example of which concept?
Popular sovereignty
What did the Anti-Feds believe the original Constitution lacked?
Bill of rights
Which Constitutional freedom is protected by: A. laws against the torturing of prisoners?
Protected from cure and unusual punishment
