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unit 1 Flashcards

1
Q

what society created democracy? 

A

Athens, Greece 

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2
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why did Rome create a republic? 

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Rome was too big 

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3
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explain the importance of the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights 

A

they placed limits on government 

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4
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explain the social contract theory 

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we give up some rights to protect other rights (made up by Thomas Hobbes and Rousseau)

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5
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what was Montesquieu’s contribution to our government? 

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separation of powers and checks and balances 

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6
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what was Locke’s contribution to our government? 

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1 influencer of the declaration of independence, and said it was the duty of the people to overthrow government 

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7
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What was the main purpose of the declaration of independence?

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declare independence from Great Britain 

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8
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what are natural rights?

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All humans are born with them 

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9
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what is one of the concepts of democracy? 

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majority rule with minority rights 

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10
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What is self assertion?

A

being possessive of your rights 

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11
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define dictatorship

A

Not responsible to the will of the people 

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12
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define the rule of law

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Everyone must obey laws, and no one is above the law 

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13
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what was the most democratic feature of the constitution

A

people elected the House of Representatives 

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14
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What was the biggest problem with the articles of confederation?

A

Central government was too weak

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15
Q

Explain the Virginia plan

A

The constitution

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16
Q

define bicameral

A

House of representatives and senate 

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17
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explain the Connecticut plan (great compromise)

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upper house is equal representation. Lower house is proportional representation. 

18
Q

which was created first the federal or state constitution

A

States 

19
Q

define federalist

A

For constitution (for separation of powers and checks and balances)

20
Q

define anti-federalist

A

against constitution (thought necessary and proper clause, gave too much power to government)

21
Q

What is the supreme law of the land?

A

Constitution

22
Q

Which branch of government can admit a state to the union?

A

legislative branch

23
Q

what is one of the principles of the constitution?

A

 Judicial review

24
Q

who does the preamble say has power? 

A

The people have power

25
Q

how does the implied powers and amendment process affect the constitution? 

A

gives constitution flexibility 

26
Q

why did many framers of the constitution resist adding a bill of rights

A

State constitutions already had them 

27
Q

what is the first step in adding an amendment?

A

2/3 vote of each house 

28
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what is the second step in adding an amendment? 

A

3/4 vote of state legislatures

29
Q

What were the two compromises on slavery?

A

after 20 years importation of slavery would stop
slaves count 3/5 of a person for taxation and representation 

30
Q

Why did the northern states agree to compromise with the southern states over slavery?

A

It was the only way to get southern states to accept the constitution

31
Q

What was the purpose of the federalist papers?

A

To ratify the constitution

32
Q

What does the Bill of Rights demonstrate

A

Limited government

33
Q

Explain 19th and 26th amendment

A

extended voting rights

34
Q

Define federalism

A

a state and federal government 

35
Q

what is a power given to the states?

A

Regulating gambling alcohol and traffic

36
Q

Powers in the constitution, given to both state and federal government are known as 

A

Concurrent powers

37
Q

Powers in the constitution that are not specifically spelled out but I understood to be federal powers are known as

A

Implied powers

38
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What is a power denied to both the federal government and state government

A

deny due process 

39
Q

what was the relationship of the states under the articles of confederation?

A

A firm league of friendship 

40
Q

what is “full faith and credit”

A

Records in one state are valid in another 

41
Q

What were the groups in the constitution debating over?

A

where the power should be given to

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