Unit 2 Flashcards
When did the fighting stop in the revolutionary war, Articles of confederation take effect?
1781
What happened on September 17th, 1787?
members of the constitutional convention sign the constitution at the PA state house in Philadelphia, PA
When was the Bill of rights ratified and added to the constitution?
December 15th, 1791
Articles of the Confederation
first constitution of the USA
How did the founders decide on what political principles to include in the government to prevent tyranny and safe keep liberties?
they chose principles that would prevent tyranny from the power of the majority or the power of one- the bible and natural law were used to gain understanding or human nature
What is part of human nature?
The bad - greed, ambition, instant gratification, passion =impulse
the good- intellect, communication, self-sacrifice, moderation, Reason=sustained consideration
Who applied the best of the political theory?
John Locke- Natural rights, believed people’s right to over throw leaders
Montesquieu- separation of powers, checks and balances
What is the error in morality?
slavery remained without being directly stated in the constitution
Popular sovereignty
idea gov power comes from people
Republicanism
gov where citizens elect representatives to the gov
Separation of Powers
having 3 branches so that 1 branch does not have too much power
Checks and Balances
gives each branch the ability to restrain certain actions the other branches take
Federalism
divides power between central gov and states
Limited government
gov only has power that’s been given to it
Rule of Law
society is governed by laws that even the gov must follow the laws
