Political Power: Democratic Principles & the American Revolution

Practice flashcards for key concepts related to Democratic Principles and the American Revolution.

The Declaration of Independence serves to __ against King George III and assert natural rights.

List grievances

The Continental Congress acted as the __ during the American Revolution.

national government

In a __, power comes from the people who elect representatives.

Republic

The principle that all citizens have equal voting power is known as __.

Political Equality

John Locke is known for his ideas on natural rights and __.

social contract

Shays’s Rebellion highlighted the __ of the Articles of Confederation.

weaknesses

The Constitution created a __ system of government.

federal

The Bill of Rights consists of the first __ amendments to the Constitution.

10

The practice of __ allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the others.

checks and balances

The __ Plan advocated for representation based on population during the Constitutional Convention.

Virginia

The Necessary and Proper Clause allows Congress to pass laws needed to __ its powers.

carry out

In __ Federalism, state and national governments share responsibilities.

Cooperative

The Supremacy Clause establishes that __ and federal law override state laws.

the Constitution

In a __ system, power is held primarily by the central government.

Unitary

Federalist Papers were written to support __ and explain the Constitution.

ratification