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Ideas centered around the value of human
happiness.
What was the
A period in Western European history following the
Enlightenment
Middle Ages. The source of our ideas about natural
rights.
an English philosopher, lived in the 17th century,
ideas would be used as the basis for American
Who was John Locke?
Revolution, known as the "Father of liberal
philosophy"
Why did John Locke think He believed that most people are good and respect
the state of nature the rights of others because of their conscience
confirms natural rights? tells them they should.
What natural rights did Life, liberty, property
Locke believe the social
contract should protect?
Government based on consent of the people,
What is the meaning of
people decide for themselves whether their
the term popular
territories would enter the Union as free or slave
sovereignty?
states.
There is an ongoing renegotiation about social
What is the meaning of
contracts because it doesn't always fulfill our natural
the term consensual
rights. If our rights aren't fulfilled, it could cause
political rule?
social and political conflict.
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Declaration of Independence-each citizen has the
How were the right to reason, autonomy, and the notion that all
Declaration of human beings are equal by nature.
Independence, the Constitution-Liberty, equality, and justice helped to
Constitution, and the Bill create the conditions for the American Revolution.
of Rights influenced by Bill of Rights-recognized that people had basic
Enlightenment thinkers? rights that the government must protect, such as
freedom of religion, speech, and the press.
Describe the structure of Unicameral (one-house) legislature, not national
the government under executive or judiciary, delegates to Congress were
the Articles of appointed by the state legislatures, and each state
Confederation. had one vote.
Name the powers of the The power to declare war, appoint military officers,
government under the sign treaties, make alliances, appoint foreign
Articles ambassadors, and manage relations with Indians.
One of the weaknesses Each state only had one vote in Congress, no matter
of the Articles of the size. Congress had no power to tax. Congress
Confederation was the did not have the power to regulate foreign trade.
unanimous consent of the There was no executive branch to enforce any acts
states required to amend passed by Congress,
(change) the Articles of
Confederation. What are
the other weaknesses?
Exposing that the government could not form a
Why was Shays Rebellion
military or draft because the federal government did
an example of these
not have money due to the fact that they did not
weaknesses?
have the ability to enforce taxes upon the citizens.
Virginia Plan - Called for three branches of
government and two houses of Congress.
Representation in each house would be determined
What were the VA and NJ by population.
plans? New Jersey Plan - called for three branches of
government and a single house of Congress.
Proposed equal representation for each state in
Congress.
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A compromise made between the Virginia and New
What was the Great Jersey plans, it was meant to address the issue that
Compromise (also known states with a larger population wanted
as the Connecticut congressional representation based on population,
Compromise)? while smaller states demanded equal
representation. (Constitutional convention)
3/5th Compromise - 3/5th of the slave population
would be counted for determining direct taxation
and representation in the House of Representatives.
In one sentence for each, Separation of Powers + Checks and Balances - Three
describe the three other branches of government (executive, legislative, and
compromises made at judicial) are kept separate, each branch is given
the Constitutional certain powers to check and balance the other
Convention. branches.
Federalism - A system of government in which
entities such as states or provinces share power with
a national government.
Federalists - A centralized national government with
Who were the Federalist
strong fiscal roots, felt that the Constitution was
and the Anti-Federalists?
open for interpretation.
What did the Federalists
believe?
Anti-Federalists - Believed the Constitution created
What did the Anti-
a central government that was too strong and that
Federalists believe?
would abuse power.
The Federalist Papers was a series of essays written
What was the general by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay.
purpose of writing the The purpose of the Federalist Papers was to
Federalist Papers? convince the American people to support
ratification of the Constitution.
What was the main Warning the power of factions and competing
argument expressed in interest over the United States Government.
Federalist Paper #10?
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