WGU C963- Self Assess|Complete Questions with Correct Verified Answers

WGU C963- Self Assess|Complete Questions with Correct Verified Answers I can identify major contributors to the Social Contract Theory- Thomas Hobbes Physical security- Social contract should protect the right to life. I can identify major contributors to the Social Contract Theory- John Locke Quality of Life- People have rights from God that the Government cannot take away. The Social Contract should protect life, liberty, and property. I can identify major contributors to the Social Contract Theory- Jean- Jacques Rousseau Freedom of Choice- You cannot be "forced to be free" and it should protect liberty. State of Nature How people may have lived before societies came into existence. Natural Rights "Basic human rights" we choose how we want to live. Sovereignty A person who has supreme power/ authority. Consensual Political Rule People consent the government to make rules to follow- allowing the government to tell you what you can and can't do. I can identify areas of the Constitution that are influenced by the enlightenment Locke's natural rights and Rousseau's social contract. *** Article 1 Section 2 Clause 1. *** Separation of Powers found on Articles 1, 2, and 3. I can identify areas of the Bill of Rights that are influenced by the enlightenment Society and government are created to protect and advance natural rights. I can identify areas of the Declaration of Independence that are influenced by the enlightenment Key natural rights are life, liberty, and property in which we are individually and equally entitled. I can explain the primary goals of the Articles of Confederation Limit the powers of the national government, which in return it provides greater state sovereignty. I can describe the structure of government under the Articles of Confederation Unicameral congress = 1 chamber; confederation. Each state had ONLY 1 vote in congress. Central government was weaker than the states. I can list the powers of the government under the Articles of Confederation - Borrow and coin money - Declare war - Make treaties - Alliance with other nations - Regulate trade with Native Americans - Settle disputes among other states I can list several weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation - No power to tact or interstate commerce or regulate trade. They could only request $$$ from the states. - No national army or navy. - No judicial or executive branches. - Each state had 1 vote regardless or the size in congress. - The articles could not be changed without an unanimous vote to do so. I can list several characteristics of the New Jersey Plan - Unicameral - State based (each state is equally represented) - Small states are given the same power as larger states in the national legislature - Legislature gave all states 1 vote each regardless of the population size I can list several characteristics of the Virginia Plan - Bicameral - Population based (higher population=more reps.) - Larger states would have more power than smaller states in the national legislature - Legislature in which states received representation based on their population. I can describe the major compromises that occurred during the Constitutional Convention - Bicameral legislature = Seterm-19nate and House of Reps. - 2 senators regardless of size representation - Representation in the house would be based upon population. - Elected members of the house = 2 years in office. - Appointed to senate by each state political elite would serve a term of 6 years. Checks and Balances A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power Separation of Powers Government separated into three different branches: legislative, executive, and judicial powers. Three-Fifths Compromise Satisfied the concerns of the south over the counting of their slave population by allowing 60% of slave population to be counted for state representation and tax purpose. ** Northern and Southern states ** 5 slaves = 3 votes I can describe the Federalist's views on the scope and power of the government Strong government for national defense and economic growth. National currency = government power to create. - Ability to regulate trades and place tariffs. - Collection of taxes. I can describe the Anti Federalist views on the scope and powers of the government Feared national government and believed in state legislatures. Believed strong federal government would favor the rich over those of the "middle sort." I can list reasons FOR ratifying the constitution Federalist wanted a strong government. I can list reasons AGAINST ratifying the constitution Anti- Federalist wanted to protest people's rights. Federalist #10 America is divided into groups that are in conflict others. The purpose of the government is to make sure these group reach some sort of compromise. Federalist #51 Separation of Powers/ Checks and Balances protect people from an abusive government. Purpose of having Separation of Powers In order to avoid the possibility of the government ignoring the rights of its citizens. Congress 100 U.S. Senators / 2 senators per state 435 U.S. House of Reps- Reps are determined by state. Legislative Branch Declares war on foreign countries. Legislative Branch Passes the national budget Legislative Branch Makes laws Legislative Branch Only congress can control international trade and trade among states. Legislative Branch Courts (Federal/ Supreme) Settles disputes, hears court appeals, and determines if it is constitutional. 9 Justices in Supreme Court who are appointed for life. Judicial Branch President and Vice President Executive Branch Appoints government officials Commands armed forces Meets with leaders of other nations President or his people negotiate the treaties. Executive Branch I can explain how the system of Checks and Balances functions Legislative branch- introduces and votes on a bill. Executive branch- approves, signs, and bills become law Judicial branch- law gets tested and if someone believes it is unfair they can file a lawsuit. Checks on the Executive Branch By LEGISLATIVE BRANCH -Only Congress can declare war. -Presidential nominees must be approved by the Senate. -Impeachment is made by 2/3 of the Senate -Can override a presidential veto by 2/3 of the vote in chamber -Control of funding activities of the executive branch Checks on the Executive Branch By JUDICIAL BRANCH - Serves during good behavior to maintain independent of judiciary. - Can overturn actions of the president with Judicial review if the actions violate the constitutions. Checks on Legislative Branch By EXECUTIVE BRANCH - Can veto Legislation. - Can use executive orders and agreements. - Negotiates treaties. Checks on Legislative Branch By JUDICIAL BRANCH - Can influence laws by interpretation - Serve during good behavior to maintain independence of judiciary - Can overturn acts of Congress as unconstitutional if they violate the law Checks on Judicial Branch By EXECUTIVE BRANCH