American Politics and the US Constitution - C963
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natrual rights - (ANSWER)Life, Liberty, and Property
John Locke - (ANSWER)17th century English philosopher who opposed the Divine
Right of Kings and who asserted that people have a natural right to life, liberty,
and property.
State of Nature - (ANSWER)Hypothetical condition assumed to exist in the
absence of government where human beings live in "complete" freedom and
general equality.
Due Process - (ANSWER)involves the government's obligation to treat all citizens
fairly. Such a requirement lessens the extent to which government power can be
exercised over the individual, making the power differential between the two
more fair, and ensuring a general sense of political equality
Social Contract - (ANSWER)A voluntary agreement among individuals to secure
their rights and welfare by creating a government and abiding by its rules.
Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) - (ANSWER)One of the first individuals to contribute
to the idea of the social contract was a pre-Enlightenment English philosopher
Leviathan (1651): Thomas Hobbes - (ANSWER)Hobbes argues that society is not
something natural and immutable, but rather it is something created by us.
,Labor Movement - (ANSWER)the formation of labor unions, during the 1880's, for
the workers to receive better treatment by
Constitution - (ANSWER)A document which spells out the principles by which a
government runs and the fundamental laws that govern a society
Bill of Rights - (ANSWER)The first ten amendments to the Constitution
Declaration of Independence - (ANSWER)the document recording the
proclamation of the second Continental Congress (4 July 1776) asserting the
independence of the colonies from Great Britain
Thomas Jefferson - (ANSWER)Wrote the Declaration of Independence
Shays's Rebellion (1786-1787) - (ANSWER)which almost resulted in potential mob
rule, suggested there might be too much democracy at play, and that maybe
individual liberty was going too far
Articles of Confederation - (ANSWER)A weak constitution that governed America
during the Revolutionary War.
Federalist no. 51 - (ANSWER)Argues that separation of powers within the
national government is the best way to prevent the concentration of power in the
hands of one person or a single group.
,First Amendment - (ANSWER)Congress shall make no law respecting an
establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the
freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to
assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
Second Amendment - (ANSWER)Right to keep and bear arms
Third Amendment - (ANSWER)The government may not house soldiers in private
homes without consent of the owner
Forth Amendment - (ANSWER)It protects people against unfair searches of their
homes; search and seizure.
Fifth Amendment - (ANSWER)A constitutional amendment designed to protect
the rights of persons accused of crimes, including protection against double
jeopardy, self-incrimination, and punishment without due process of law.
Sixth Amendment - (ANSWER)Right to a speedy and public trial
Seventh Amendment - (ANSWER)Right to a trial by jury in civil cases
Eighth Amendment - (ANSWER)No cruel and unusual punishment
, Nineth Amendment - (ANSWER)peoples rights are not just limited to those listed
in the Constitution and Bill of Rights
Tenth Amendment - (ANSWER)Amendment stating that the powers not
delegated to the federal gov. are reserved to the states
bicameral legislature - (ANSWER)A law making body made of two houses (bi
means 2). Example: Congress (our legislature) is made of two house - The House
of Representatives and The Senate.
House of Representatives - (ANSWER)the lower house of Congress, consisting of
a different number of representatives from each state, depending on population
New Jersey Plan - (ANSWER)Proposal to create a weak national government
Virginia Plan - (ANSWER)Proposal to create a strong national government
Constitutional Convention - (ANSWER)Meeting in 1787 of the elected
representatives of the thirteen original states to write the Constitution of the
United States.
unicameral legislature - (ANSWER)One-house legislature
WGU / Exam Questions and Answers (A+ Guide
Solution) Newest 2025/2026
natrual rights - (ANSWER)Life, Liberty, and Property
John Locke - (ANSWER)17th century English philosopher who opposed the Divine
Right of Kings and who asserted that people have a natural right to life, liberty,
and property.
State of Nature - (ANSWER)Hypothetical condition assumed to exist in the
absence of government where human beings live in "complete" freedom and
general equality.
Due Process - (ANSWER)involves the government's obligation to treat all citizens
fairly. Such a requirement lessens the extent to which government power can be
exercised over the individual, making the power differential between the two
more fair, and ensuring a general sense of political equality
Social Contract - (ANSWER)A voluntary agreement among individuals to secure
their rights and welfare by creating a government and abiding by its rules.
Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) - (ANSWER)One of the first individuals to contribute
to the idea of the social contract was a pre-Enlightenment English philosopher
Leviathan (1651): Thomas Hobbes - (ANSWER)Hobbes argues that society is not
something natural and immutable, but rather it is something created by us.
,Labor Movement - (ANSWER)the formation of labor unions, during the 1880's, for
the workers to receive better treatment by
Constitution - (ANSWER)A document which spells out the principles by which a
government runs and the fundamental laws that govern a society
Bill of Rights - (ANSWER)The first ten amendments to the Constitution
Declaration of Independence - (ANSWER)the document recording the
proclamation of the second Continental Congress (4 July 1776) asserting the
independence of the colonies from Great Britain
Thomas Jefferson - (ANSWER)Wrote the Declaration of Independence
Shays's Rebellion (1786-1787) - (ANSWER)which almost resulted in potential mob
rule, suggested there might be too much democracy at play, and that maybe
individual liberty was going too far
Articles of Confederation - (ANSWER)A weak constitution that governed America
during the Revolutionary War.
Federalist no. 51 - (ANSWER)Argues that separation of powers within the
national government is the best way to prevent the concentration of power in the
hands of one person or a single group.
,First Amendment - (ANSWER)Congress shall make no law respecting an
establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the
freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to
assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
Second Amendment - (ANSWER)Right to keep and bear arms
Third Amendment - (ANSWER)The government may not house soldiers in private
homes without consent of the owner
Forth Amendment - (ANSWER)It protects people against unfair searches of their
homes; search and seizure.
Fifth Amendment - (ANSWER)A constitutional amendment designed to protect
the rights of persons accused of crimes, including protection against double
jeopardy, self-incrimination, and punishment without due process of law.
Sixth Amendment - (ANSWER)Right to a speedy and public trial
Seventh Amendment - (ANSWER)Right to a trial by jury in civil cases
Eighth Amendment - (ANSWER)No cruel and unusual punishment
, Nineth Amendment - (ANSWER)peoples rights are not just limited to those listed
in the Constitution and Bill of Rights
Tenth Amendment - (ANSWER)Amendment stating that the powers not
delegated to the federal gov. are reserved to the states
bicameral legislature - (ANSWER)A law making body made of two houses (bi
means 2). Example: Congress (our legislature) is made of two house - The House
of Representatives and The Senate.
House of Representatives - (ANSWER)the lower house of Congress, consisting of
a different number of representatives from each state, depending on population
New Jersey Plan - (ANSWER)Proposal to create a weak national government
Virginia Plan - (ANSWER)Proposal to create a strong national government
Constitutional Convention - (ANSWER)Meeting in 1787 of the elected
representatives of the thirteen original states to write the Constitution of the
United States.
unicameral legislature - (ANSWER)One-house legislature
