unit 1

Question 1

what society created democracy? 

Answer 1

Athens, Greece 

Question 2

why did Rome create a republic? 

Answer 2

Rome was too big 

Question 3

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

Answer 3

they placed limits on government 

Question 4

explain the social contract theory 

Answer 4

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

Question 5

what was Montesquieu’s contribution to our government? 

Answer 5

separation of powers and checks and balances 

Question 6

what was Locke’s contribution to our government? 

Answer 6

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

Question 7

What was the main purpose of the declaration of independence?

Answer 7

declare independence from Great Britain 

Question 8

what are natural rights?

Answer 8

All humans are born with them 

Question 9

what is one of the concepts of democracy? 

Answer 9

majority rule with minority rights 

Question 10

What is self assertion?

Answer 10

being possessive of your rights 

Question 11

define dictatorship

Answer 11

Not responsible to the will of the people 

Question 12

define the rule of law

Answer 12

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

Question 13

what was the most democratic feature of the constitution

Answer 13

people elected the House of Representatives 

Question 14

What was the biggest problem with the articles of confederation?

Answer 14

Central government was too weak

Question 15

Explain the Virginia plan

Answer 15

The constitution

Question 16

define bicameral

Answer 16

House of representatives and senate 

Question 17

explain the Connecticut plan (great compromise)

Answer 17

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

Question 18

which was created first the federal or state constitution

Answer 18

States 

Question 19

define federalist

Answer 19

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

Question 20

define anti-federalist

Answer 20

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

Question 21

What is the supreme law of the land?

Answer 21

Constitution

Question 22

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

Answer 22

legislative branch

Question 23

what is one of the principles of the constitution?

Answer 23

 Judicial review

Question 24

who does the preamble say has power? 

Answer 24

The people have power

Question 25

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

Answer 25

gives constitution flexibility 

Question 26

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

Answer 26

State constitutions already had them 

Question 27

what is the first step in adding an amendment?

Answer 27

2/3 vote of each house 

Question 28

what is the second step in adding an amendment? 

Answer 28

3/4 vote of state legislatures

Question 29

What were the two compromises on slavery?

Answer 29

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

Question 30

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

Answer 30

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

Question 31

What was the purpose of the federalist papers?

Answer 31

To ratify the constitution

Question 32

What does the Bill of Rights demonstrate

Answer 32

Limited government

Question 33

Explain 19th and 26th amendment

Answer 33

extended voting rights

Question 34

Define federalism

Answer 34

a state and federal government 

Question 35

what is a power given to the states?

Answer 35

Regulating gambling alcohol and traffic

Question 36

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

Answer 36

Concurrent powers

Question 37

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

Answer 37

Implied powers

Question 38

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

Answer 38

deny due process 

Question 39

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

Answer 39

A firm league of friendship 

Question 40

what is “full faith and credit”

Answer 40

Records in one state are valid in another 

Question 41

What were the groups in the constitution debating over?

Answer 41

where the power should be given to