POLS 1101 Quiz #1 Review Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards generated from the POLS 1101 Review Sheet for Quiz #1, covering Foundations, Road to Independence, and Constitutional Convention.

POLS 1101 Quiz #1 Format

A quiz composed of 20 multiple choice questions with 15 minutes allowed to complete.

Aristotle's View on Democracy

Classified "Democracy" as a tyrannical form of government.

Gaius Julius Caesar

His rise in Rome illustrates the danger of executive power tied to public opinion.

Foundations Philosophers

Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau, whose works discuss Natural Rights and Social Contract Theory.

Partisanship and Ideology

Two distinct political concepts differentiated under the Foundations topic.

Declaration of Independence (2nd Paragraph)

A key section of the document with special focus on the philosophies presented in its first 3 sentences.

Articles of Confederation

The original governing document studied for its operational problems and its specific type of executive.

Virginia and New Jersey Plans

Proposals submitted at the Constitutional Convention outlining different types of legislative bodies.

Great Compromise

The agreement at the Constitutional Convention that established the make-up of the legislature, method of selection, and terms of office.

3/5ths Compromise

A key compromise reached during the Constitutional Convention.

Federalist #68

A foundational essay addressing the purpose and inner workings of the Electoral College.

Separation of Powers vs. Checks and Balances

Two fundamental constitutional principles governing the distribution and limitation of governmental authority.