Section 1 Flashcards
Which concept is an Enlightenment idea that influenced the leaders of the American Revolution?
Social contract
How did the Bill of Rights reflect the influence of Enlightenment ideas on the Constitution?
The Bill of rights explicitly listed individual freedoms.
What describes the general structure of the U.S. Government under the Articles of Confederation?
It was an alliance of independent states under a limited central government.
What was a major problem with the Articles of Confederation?
The national government did not have the power to impose taxes.
What describes Article IV, Section 2, Clause 3 in the Constitution, otherwise known as the Fugitive Slave Clause?
Owners could reclaim their enslaved people in states where they had fled.
Which major compromise regarding apportionment was made at the Constitutional Convention?
The proportion of enslaved persons counted for representation.
What describes the opposing views in the debates between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists?
Federalists favored a strong central government, while the Anti-Federalists favored strong state governments.
What is an argument outlined in Federalist, no. 10?
The diverse interests of the people would prevent the development of powerful interests.
How do the branches of government operate under the concept of checks and balances?
The branches of government must cooperate to function, and each branch can restrict the other branches’ powers.
