WGU C963

What is it called when people make an agreement between themselves and the government? - CORRECT ANS A social contract According to the social contract theory, what is the origin of society? - CORRECT ANS Society is the product of human desire and effort Which of the following did John Locke view as the most important protections under the social contract? - CORRECT ANS Liberty and property Which of these accurately describes John Locke's view on the state of nature? - CORRECT ANS The st...

Marbury v. Madison - ANSWER This case involved the Judiciary Act of 1789. The Supreme Court declared that the law conflicted with the U.S. Constitution, and the case established the principle of judicial review wherein the Supreme Court has the power to declare laws passed by Congress and signed by the president to be unconstitutional. Dred Scott v. Sanford - ANSWER Supreme Court case that decided US Congress did not have the power to prohibit slavery in federal territories and slaves, as...

1. Powers under the Articles of Confederation: 1. Could exchange Ambassadors 2. Make treaties with foreign governments and Indian Tribes 3. Declare War 4. Borrow Money 5. Settle disputes among States 2. Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation: no power to tax, President lacked power, no money to buy ships no money pay soldiers no national judiciary 3. New Jersey Plan: William Paterson Three Branches of Government The states had the power Every state had one vote one chamber leg...

I can identify major contributors to the Social Contract TheoryThomas Hobbes - ANSWER Physical securitySocial contract should protect the right to life. I can identify major contributors to the Social Contract TheoryJohn Locke - ANSWER Quality of LifePeople have rights from God that the Government cannot take away. The Social Contract should protect life, liberty, and property. I can identify major contributors to the Social Contract TheoryJean- Jacques Rousseau - ANSWER Freedom of ChoiceYou ...