US Government CP: Unit 1

Who were the Federalists, and what did they believe?

Federalists are supporters of the Constitutions. They wanted a strong federal government to provide protection, maintain order, regulate trade, and guarantee the rights of citizen.

What was the New Jersey Plan, and what did it propose?

It called for a one-house legislature in which each state would have an equal number of votes.

Why was the Magna Carta an important step in the cause of freedom for England?

It limited the monarch;s power. It also granted the right to travel freely, which was extended to all citizens and colonists.

What was the Virginia Plan, and what did it propose?

It proposed a framework for a strong national government with legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

What is the difference between goods and services?

Physical products are goods. Jobs you pay to get done are services.

How does our Congress represent a compromise of these two plans?

The Great Compromise had a bicameral legislature. The House of Representatives would be elected based on state population. In the Senate, each state would have two representatives.

What did John Locke believe the purpose of government should be?

The purpose of government is to protect natural rights (the rights to life, liberty, and property).

What are natural rights?

They're rights people are born with and that no government can take away.

What are 4 ways that one could legally be a citizens of the United States?

1) Birth in the US or Us territory 2) one parent is a US citizen at time of birth 3) you've been naturalized 4) you were under 18 when your parents were naturalized

What 4 of the first ten amendments guarantee our rights against governmental abuse of power?

1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th

What is an economy, and why is it important?

An economy is a system for producing and distributing goods and services to fulfill people's wants.

The first ten amendments are commonly known as the...

Bill of Rights

What are two main reasons that government requires children to attend school?

1) To make sure that young people are prepared to support themselves and to contribute to our economy. 2) to give students knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the "office of citizen".

What 3 amendments in the Bill of Rights protect someone accused of a crime?

6th, 7th, 8th

Who were the Anti-Federalists, and what did they believe?

Anti-Federalists opposed the Constitution, fearing a strong central government would endanger people's liberties. They believed the reps. should meet in a location close to the people whose interests they sought to protect.

How are amendments approved at the national level?

Congress approves it or doesn't.

What's the difference between a direct democracy and a republic

In a direct democracy the citizens are making their own laws, while in a republic,the citizens choose a few people to make laws on their behalf.

What is the difference between a law and moral?

Laws are rules of society that are enforced by government. Morals are beliefs about what is fair and what is right or wrong.

How are amendments approved at the state level?

Ratification or Rejection. 2 ways to ratify: approval by the legislatures of 3/4 of the state; approval by special conventions in 3/4 of the state.

What were the Articles of Confederation and why, according to George Washington, were they a failure?

The Articles of Confederation established Congress and gave it the power to declare war, make treaties with foreign countries, and work out trade agreements between states.

What is direct democracy?

a form of government in which laws are made directly by the citizens

What is a Republic?

a form of government in which representatives were elected to make laws.