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AHSGE Objective II
U.S. Government
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What famous English document was the beginning point for representative government and protection of individual rights? | Magna Carta |
| Jefferson used this idea (Dec. of Ind.). Which allows for a people to overthrow its rulers if their natural right are no longer being protected. | Social Contract Theory |
| Who are the English philosopher who greatly ifluanced Jefferson as he wrote the Declaration of Independance? | John Locke |
| What French philosopher came up with the idea of a three-branch government? | Montesquieu |
| What religious movement occurred in the 1730s and 1740s in the colonies? | Great Awakening |
| What was the first meeting called when 12 colonies sent delegates to Philadephia to discuss British tyranny (and take action)? | First Continental Congress |
| What group sent the Olive Branch Petition and wrote the Declaration of Independence? | Second Continental Congress |
| What document was sent to the British informing them of colonial independence? | Declaration of Independence |
| What was the first set of laws governing the U.S.? | Articles of Confederation |
| What famous convention was held to replace the Articles of Confederation with a more centralized government? | Constitutional |
| What was the solution to the problem of representation at the convention called? | Great Compromise |
| What was the solution to the problem of how to count slaves for representation purposes? | Three-fifths Compromise |
| The Constitution calls for a three-branch government creating a sepatation of What? | Powers |
| What is the clause called which gives Congress broad powers? | Elastic Clause |
| The Constitution allows for power to be shared between the national government and the state. What kind of system is this? | Federalism |
| The opening paragraph of the Constitution ("We the people...") is called what? | Preamble |
| A word for word interpretation of the Constitution is called...? | Strict Construction |
| A broad interpretation of the Constitution is called...? | Loose Construction |
| What amendment abolished slavery? | 13th |
| What amentment guarantees protection of the laws for all citizens? | 14th |
| What amentment gave the vote to women? | 19th |
| What papers were written by Jay, Hamilton, and Madison encouraging the passage of the Constitution? | The Federalist Papers |
| What addition was made to the Constitution giving futher protection for individual right? | Bill of Rights |
| What two political parties emerged after the debate over ratification of the Constitution? | Federalists and Democratic-Republicans |
| Who developed the economic plan for the U.S. during the 1790's? | Alexander Hamilton |
| Who warned Americans about competing political parties in his farewell address? | George Washington |
| Who served as cheif justice of the Supreme Court for 34 years and helped shape a powerful national government? | John Marshall |
| What famous Supreme Court ruling established judicial review? | Marbury V. Madison |
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