Government Unit 1 Test

Review sheet. over constitution

21 cards   |   Total Attempts: 188
  

Cards In This Set

Front Back
What phrase in the Preamble addressed the fact that a newly-formed country has been operating under the "Articles of Confederation" which was a flawed document?
"In order to form a more perfect union"
Who influenced the constitutional principle expressing his idea that men form governments to: protect their natural rights to life, liberty, & property.
John Locke
The Virginia Plan, presented at the Constitutional Convention, proposed that the number of representatives are based on ____________.
population
The New Jersey Plan, presented at the Constitutional Convention, proposed that each state have _________.
equal representation
The Great Compromise to "The Virginia Plan" & "The New Jersey Plan" was offered by ________.
Roger Sherman
The MOST COMMON process for amending the Constitution has been to propose by ____ of each house of _________. Then ratify by ____ of _________.
2/3; Congress; 3/4; State Legislators
Congress ______ the laws.
proposes
The Supreme Court ______ the laws.
reviews
The President ______ the laws.
enforces
Which amendment to the Constitution explains that "listing some rights does not mean that other rights should be overlooked"?
9
What do the "Nullification Crisis," "Civil War," "Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists," & "Voting Rights Legislation" all have in common?
states rights
What amendment to the Constitution allows debate over controversial issues, provides for the free flow of information, & allows discussion for compromise?
1st
The Founding Fathers developed a ______ system of government to increase the power of gov't at the national level while allowing the states to attain some powers.
Federal
The ______ is the belief that man must be willing to give up some of his freedoms to a government so that his rights are protected.
Social Contract Theory
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, & John Jay = ______
federalists