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Philosophy, Principles, and Preamble Flashcards

1
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Limited government

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The government only has powers that the constitution gives it

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Separation of powers

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There are 3 branches of government each with its own powers

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Checks and balances

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Any branch of government can limit the actions of the other 2

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4
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Federalism

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Division of power between the federal government and the states

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5
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Popular Sovereinty

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Government gets its authority from the people

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Ancient Greece

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Democracy- government by the people

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Ancient Rome

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Republic- people elect representatives to govern them

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Perfect union

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Better country

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Establish justice

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Fairness

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Insure domestic tranquility

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Peace at home

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Provide for the common defense

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Give protection

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12
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Promote the general welfare

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Well being

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13
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Blessings of liberty to ourselves and posterity

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Freedom to us and our future generation

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14
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Ordain and establish this constitution

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Approve these laws and principles

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John Locke

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Contract Theory- governments can rule with consent of the governed

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Jean Jacques Rousseau

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Social contract- people are willing to give up some freedoms for the needs of the greater good.

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Baron de Montesquieu

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Limited government powers- a system of checks and balances

18
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Magna Carta

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Limited the king’s power

19
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What is the definition of constitution

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A written plan of gov’t

20
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How many parts are there in the constitution

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3

21
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What are the main parts of the constitution

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Articles
Preamble
Amendments

22
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What is the purpose of the preamble

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To list the goals of the constitution

23
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What are the 3 branches of gov’t and what is the main responsibility of each branch

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Legislative-Make laws
Executive-enforce laws
Judicial-interpret the laws

24
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In what year did Illinois become a state?

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1818

25
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What part of the constitution tells why the constitution was written?

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Preamble

26
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What is the state legislative branch called?

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General Assembly

27
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Separation of powers is meant to stop

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tyranny

28
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What was the most serious criticism the anti federalist so had about the constitution?

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It lacked a bill of rights

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