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This is NOT a feature of all the states in today's world
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Population, sovereignty, territory, government
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A loose union of independent states is a
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Confederacy
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Any system of government in which rule is by the people is called
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Democracy
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The form of democracy we have in this country is called
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Representative-democracy OR republic
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This man's writing influenced the American revolutionaries
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John Locke
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A plan that provides the rules for government is called a
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Constitution
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The four essential features of a state, or nation, include government, population, territory, and
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Sovereignty
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Signed in 1620 by the Pilgrims, this colonial plan for self-rule is called
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Mayflower compact
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According to the Articles of Confederation, this power was granted Congress
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War &peace, regulate indian affairs, regulate land, pass laws, coin money &amend articles
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Many Americans wanted a strong national government after
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Shay's Rebellion
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The compromise made by the Founders on this issue left a terrible burden for furture generations
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Slavery
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The Magna Carta was important because it
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Established limited government
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This man was known as the Father of the Constitution
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James Madison
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Federalists were concerned that without a strong national government this would triumph
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Anarchy
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Antifederalists believed this was needed
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Bill of Rights
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