Government test thing (Constitution)

Popular Sovereignty

People give up some of their rights to the government and in return they receive protection

Social Contract

Voting, election days, impeachment

Natural Rights

Life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness

Articles of Confederation

The 1st form of government in the U.S.

Virginia and New Jersey plan

Virginia wanted representation based on population, New Jersey wanted representation based on equality

Connecticut Compromise

Bicameral Congress - One house of Congress would be based on population while the other would be based on equality

3/5th Compromise

North & South compromise - Slaves counted as 3/5th of a person

Slave Trade & Commerce Compromise

Slave trade couldn’t be abolished by Congress

Separation Of Powers

Each branch of government having specific powers

Checks And Balances

Each branch is restrained from over powering other branches

Limited Government

Government is not all powerful and is held accountable by the Constitution

Popular Sovereignty

The people are the source of government power

Federalism

Power of the government is divided between the state & federal government

Judicial Review

The Supreme Court declaring an act of Congress or President unconstitutional

What does Ratification mean?

To approve