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Terms in this set (548)
natrual rights Life, Liberty, and Property
17th century English philosopher who opposed the
John Locke Divine Right of Kings and who asserted that people
have a natural right to life, liberty, and property.
Hypothetical condition assumed to exist in the
State of Nature absence of government where human beings live in
"complete" freedom and general equality.
involves the government's obligation to treat all
citizens fairly. Such a requirement lessens the extent
to which government power can be exercised over
Due Process
the individual, making the power differential between
the two more fair, and ensuring a general sense of
political equality
A voluntary agreement among individuals to secure
Social Contract their rights and welfare by creating a government and
abiding by its rules.
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One of the first individuals to contribute to the idea of
Thomas Hobbes (1588-
the social contract was a pre-Enlightenment English
1679)
philosopher
Hobbes argues that society is not something natural
Leviathan (1651): Thomas
and immutable, but rather it is something created by
Hobbes
us.
the formation of labor unions, during the 1880's, for
Labor Movement
the workers to receive better treatment by
A document which spells out the principles by which a
Constitution government runs and the fundamental laws that
govern a society
Bill of Rights The first ten amendments to the Constitution
the document recording the proclamation of the
Declaration of
second Continental Congress (4 July 1776) asserting
Independence
the independence of the colonies from Great Britain
Thomas Jefferson Wrote the Declaration of Independence
which almost resulted in potential mob rule,
Shays's Rebellion (1786- suggested there might be too much democracy at
1787) play, and that maybe individual liberty was going too
far
A weak constitution that governed America during the
Articles of Confederation
Revolutionary War.
Argues that separation of powers within the national
government is the best way to prevent the
Federalist no. 51
concentration of power in the hands of one person or
a single group.
Congress shall make no law respecting an
establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free
exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech,
First Amendment
or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably
to assemble, and to petition the government for a
redress of grievances.
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Second Amendment Right to keep and bear arms
The government may not house soldiers in private
Third Amendment
homes without consent of the owner
It protects people against unfair searches of their
Forth Amendment
homes; search and seizure.
A constitutional amendment designed to protect the
rights of persons accused of crimes, including
Fifth Amendment
protection against double jeopardy, self-incrimination,
and punishment without due process of law.
Sixth Amendment Right to a speedy and public trial
Seventh Amendment Right to a trial by jury in civil cases
Eighth Amendment No cruel and unusual punishment
peoples rights are not just limited to those listed in
Nineth Amendment
the Constitution and Bill of Rights
Amendment stating that the powers not delegated to
Tenth Amendment
the federal gov. are reserved to the states
A law making body made of two houses (bi means 2).
Example: Congress (our legislature) is made of two
bicameral legislature
house - The House of Representatives and The
Senate.
the lower house of Congress, consisting of a different
House of Representatives number of representatives from each state,
depending on population
New Jersey Plan Proposal to create a weak national government
Virginia Plan Proposal to create a strong national government
Meeting in 1787 of the elected representatives of the
Constitutional Convention thirteen original states to write the Constitution of the
United States.
unicameral legislature One-house legislature
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Agreement that each slave counted as three-fifths of a
person in determining representation in the House for
Three-Fifths Compromise
representation and taxation purposes (negated by the
13th amendment)
A system that allows each branch of government to
Checks and Balances limit the powers of the other branches in order to
prevent abuse of power
Constitutional division of powers among the
legislative, executive, and judicial branches, with the
Separation of Powers legislative branch making law, the executive applying
and enforcing the law, and the judiciary interpreting
the law
A government that divides the powers of government
federal system between the national government and state or
provincial governments
The powers explicitly given to Congress in the
enumerated powers
Constitution.
reserved powers Powers given to the state government alone
Supporters of the Constitution that were led by
Alexander Hamilton and John Adams. They firmly
believed the national government should be strong.
Federalists
They didn't want the Bill of Rights because they felt
citizens' rights were already well protected by the
Constitution.
Opponents of the American Constitution at the time
Anti-Federalists
when the states were contemplating its adoption.
Formal approval, final consent to the effectiveness of
Ratification
a constitution, constitutional amendment, or treaty
A form of government in which citizens choose their
Republic
leaders by voting
Constitutional protection against unlawful
Habeas Corpus
imprisonment
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Constitution| Objective Assessment Questions
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2025/2026 Update |Graded A
Terms in this set (548)
natrual rights Life, Liberty, and Property
17th century English philosopher who opposed the
John Locke Divine Right of Kings and who asserted that people
have a natural right to life, liberty, and property.
Hypothetical condition assumed to exist in the
State of Nature absence of government where human beings live in
"complete" freedom and general equality.
involves the government's obligation to treat all
citizens fairly. Such a requirement lessens the extent
to which government power can be exercised over
Due Process
the individual, making the power differential between
the two more fair, and ensuring a general sense of
political equality
A voluntary agreement among individuals to secure
Social Contract their rights and welfare by creating a government and
abiding by its rules.
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One of the first individuals to contribute to the idea of
Thomas Hobbes (1588-
the social contract was a pre-Enlightenment English
1679)
philosopher
Hobbes argues that society is not something natural
Leviathan (1651): Thomas
and immutable, but rather it is something created by
Hobbes
us.
the formation of labor unions, during the 1880's, for
Labor Movement
the workers to receive better treatment by
A document which spells out the principles by which a
Constitution government runs and the fundamental laws that
govern a society
Bill of Rights The first ten amendments to the Constitution
the document recording the proclamation of the
Declaration of
second Continental Congress (4 July 1776) asserting
Independence
the independence of the colonies from Great Britain
Thomas Jefferson Wrote the Declaration of Independence
which almost resulted in potential mob rule,
Shays's Rebellion (1786- suggested there might be too much democracy at
1787) play, and that maybe individual liberty was going too
far
A weak constitution that governed America during the
Articles of Confederation
Revolutionary War.
Argues that separation of powers within the national
government is the best way to prevent the
Federalist no. 51
concentration of power in the hands of one person or
a single group.
Congress shall make no law respecting an
establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free
exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech,
First Amendment
or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably
to assemble, and to petition the government for a
redress of grievances.
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Second Amendment Right to keep and bear arms
The government may not house soldiers in private
Third Amendment
homes without consent of the owner
It protects people against unfair searches of their
Forth Amendment
homes; search and seizure.
A constitutional amendment designed to protect the
rights of persons accused of crimes, including
Fifth Amendment
protection against double jeopardy, self-incrimination,
and punishment without due process of law.
Sixth Amendment Right to a speedy and public trial
Seventh Amendment Right to a trial by jury in civil cases
Eighth Amendment No cruel and unusual punishment
peoples rights are not just limited to those listed in
Nineth Amendment
the Constitution and Bill of Rights
Amendment stating that the powers not delegated to
Tenth Amendment
the federal gov. are reserved to the states
A law making body made of two houses (bi means 2).
Example: Congress (our legislature) is made of two
bicameral legislature
house - The House of Representatives and The
Senate.
the lower house of Congress, consisting of a different
House of Representatives number of representatives from each state,
depending on population
New Jersey Plan Proposal to create a weak national government
Virginia Plan Proposal to create a strong national government
Meeting in 1787 of the elected representatives of the
Constitutional Convention thirteen original states to write the Constitution of the
United States.
unicameral legislature One-house legislature
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Agreement that each slave counted as three-fifths of a
person in determining representation in the House for
Three-Fifths Compromise
representation and taxation purposes (negated by the
13th amendment)
A system that allows each branch of government to
Checks and Balances limit the powers of the other branches in order to
prevent abuse of power
Constitutional division of powers among the
legislative, executive, and judicial branches, with the
Separation of Powers legislative branch making law, the executive applying
and enforcing the law, and the judiciary interpreting
the law
A government that divides the powers of government
federal system between the national government and state or
provincial governments
The powers explicitly given to Congress in the
enumerated powers
Constitution.
reserved powers Powers given to the state government alone
Supporters of the Constitution that were led by
Alexander Hamilton and John Adams. They firmly
believed the national government should be strong.
Federalists
They didn't want the Bill of Rights because they felt
citizens' rights were already well protected by the
Constitution.
Opponents of the American Constitution at the time
Anti-Federalists
when the states were contemplating its adoption.
Formal approval, final consent to the effectiveness of
Ratification
a constitution, constitutional amendment, or treaty
A form of government in which citizens choose their
Republic
leaders by voting
Constitutional protection against unlawful
Habeas Corpus
imprisonment
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