What three basic concepts of government did colonists bring from England?

Ordered, representative, and limited gov

Which English documents influenced the colonial government?

Magna Carta, Petition of Right, and English Bill of Rights

What 3 major ideas can be found in the Declaration of Independence? When was it adopted?

Natural Rights, Popular Sovereignty, and Social Contract adopted on July 4th, 1776

What were the strengths of the Articles of Confederation?

State unites common defence, colonies unite to defeat the British, and helped people settle in new western land in an orderly way.

What specific weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation led to the Constitutional Convention?

Can't tax, regulate trade, enforce laws, ect.

What powers did Congress have under the Articles of Confederation?

Make wars and peace, treaties, and borrow money.

What was the disagreement between the federalists and anti federalists?

Whether the constitution should be ratified and if the Bill of Rights were necessary or not.

What were some disagreements and compromises that were made at the Constitutional Convention?

Representation, national vs. state power, slavery, and foreign/interstate commerce.

Identify the three major parts of the Constitution?

Preamble, Articles, and amendments.

Why were the Framers vague in some sections of the Constitution?

To allow the gov to adapt to changing times and future needs.

Identify the 6 basic principles of the Constitution.

FLiPS CJ: Federalism, limited Gov, popular sovereignty, separations of powers, checks and balances, and judicial review.

List some examples of checks and balances reflected in our gov system.

Override president's veto, appoint supreme court justice, and impeach president.

What is the amendment process and what constitutional principle does it reflect?

Method 1: 2/3 of Congress proposes an amendment, 3/4 of state legislatures ratify it Method 2: 2/3 of Congress proposes amendment, 3/4 of state conventions ratify it

What is the Bill of Rights? What constitutional guarantees of freedom does the Bill of Rights protect?

Bill of Rights: First 10 amendments Belief & Expression, freedom & security of the person, and fair & equal treatment under the law.

Identify each type of delegated power and give an example of each.

Expressed: Congress collecting tax, coin money, and regulating trade. Implied: Necessary and Proper Clause (Elastic) Inherent: Regulate immigration, regulate trade, ect.

Identify each type of power divided between the federal gov and the states and then list two examples.

Exclusive: Tax imports, make treaties, and declare war. Concurrent: Tax, borrow money, and make laws. Reserved: Marriage/divorce, licensures, and education standards.