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What was the idea that the founding fathers did not like of Niccolo Machiavelli?

He believed it was ok for a king to be dishonest with the people.

What was the idea that the founding fathers did like of Niccolo Machiavelli?

He believed colonies could create a governing body to rule themselves.

What was the idea that the founding fathers did not like of Thomas Hobbs?

He believed it was ok for the government to take away rights of the people (unitary government).

What was the idea that the founding fathers did like of Thomas Hobbs?

He believed that there should be a strong government.

What was the idea that the founding fathers did like of John Locke?

He believed the people should have rights (life, liberty, and property).

What was Baron De Montesquieu's idea for government?

He believed in separation of power.

What were the branches divided in the government and what did they do?

Legislative (Congress: Senate and House of Representatives) - make laws

Executive (President) - Inforce laws

Judicial (Supreme Court) - Interperate laws

What did William Blackstone think was important?

To write down all laws.

What did Alexis De Tocqueville think/say?

He believed in freedom, “democracy works in america because people accept/ask for laws.”

What contract did the pilgrims make and what was in the contract?

The Mayflower Compact - make fair laws, elect leaders, men voted, and had to remain loyal to the King of England

What government did the House of Burgesses have in Jamestown, Virginia?

A democracy, people are chosen to rule and England would eventually send a governor.

What did Thomas Hooker do when he built his own colony in Connecticut?

He drew the 1st constitution.

What did John Peter Zenger do?

He wrote in article complaining about English government so he went on trial but was found not guilty starting freedom of speech.

What did the Stamp Act do?

It made colonist mad so New England organized the minutemen. Colonial leaders started to form Continental Congress and prepared for war.

What was the Declaration of Independence and who wrote it?

Thomas Jefferson did, it was influenced by John Locke and was filled with complaints about England. The wrote this in hope of not going to war.

What was the first plan of government and why didn’t it work?

the articles of confederation - too weak, didn’t allow the government to tax people, they needed money for road/bridge/city repairs.

What government did the founding fathers not want?

A unitary government, a king, someone who had all the power.

What was the Federal System and who supported it?

A national government sharing power with the state government and the founding fathers supported.

What was the Virginia Plan?

A plan supported by Virginia in which larger states wanted one part executive and two part legislature.

What was the New Jersey Plan?

A plan because smaller states were afraid bigger states would have to much power, they wanted two part executive and one part legislative.

What was the compromise for the Virginia and New Jersey plan?

The Connecticut Compromise, a plan to have a two house legislature, first house - state population and second - every state has two representatives.

What was the Three-Fifths Compromise?

Every 5 slaves count as 3 freed men in the Connecticut Compromise.

Whats the Principal of Popular Sovereignty?

When the people hold all power because they elect leaders of national/state governments.

Whats the Principal of Limited Government?

The constitution sets limits on the power the government has, the government must obey the laws and conduct business according to the principals of the constitution.

What are Presidential Limits?

Congress can remove the President by impeachment, Congress can pass bills even if the President vetod it, Congress must approve the money spent and Congress is the only one that can declare war.

What are Congressional Limits?

Presidents can veto a bill from Congress, and Supreme court can judge if laws are unfair.

What are Judicial Limits?

President can appoint judges, Congress must approve judges and can remove judges also.

What is the Constitution?

A written document that establishes the fundamentals and principles of the government.

What did the Federalists want and what are the Federalist papers?

A strong central government and the papers are essays published in newspapers to win public support.

What was the Rule of Law?

Government officials must act according to the law.

What did Anti-Federalists want?

A strong state government.

What is the 1st amendment in the Bill of Rights?

Freedom of religion, speech, press, right to assembly, and petition.

What is the 2nd amendment in the Bill of Rights?

Right to keep and bare arms.

What is the 3rd amendment in the Bill of Rights?

Freedom from having to allow soldiers to stay in citizens homes in times of peace.

What is the 4th amendment in the Bill of Rights?

Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.

What is the 5th amendment in the Bill of Rights?

Can’t be tried for the same crime twice.

What is the 6th amendment in the Bill of Rights?

Right to a fair trial.

What is the 7th amendment in the Bill of Rights?

Right to a jury trial in most civil cases.

What is the 8th amendment in the Bill of Rights?

Right to reasonable bail, fines, and punishments.

What is the 9th amendment in the Bill of Rights?

Protection of rights not written in the constitution.

What is the 10th amendment in the Bill of Rights?

Power not given to the federal government are reserved for states or people.

What are two qualifications for being President?

Must be 35 and must be a natural born american citizen.

What is the Electoral College?

A body of electors is chosen by the voters in each state to elect the President and Vice President of the United States. The electors then cast their votes for the candidates who won the popular vote in their states. The candidate who receives a majority of electoral votes wins (270 needed to win).

What is the Land Ordinance of 1785?

A plan for dividing land into townships.

What is the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?

A plan for how the states would be created.