Histort Study Flashcards
Being able to answer questions fast (11 cards)
Why does the U.S Constitution start with “We the people…” (2 reasons)
It is a social contract between the people and their leaders. It is based on popular sovereignty.
What Enlightment Thinker is famous for writing the social contract?
Jean Jacques Rossaeu
What is a “social contract”?
An agreement between the people and their leaders.
What Enlightenment Thinker is famous for writing about separations of Powers?
Baron de Montesquieu
Why did the founders want to form a more perfect union?
Because the Articles of Confederation had many problems and was not working
What are the six purposes for establishing the U.S Constitution?
To form a more perfect union, establish justice, Insure domestic tranquility provide for the common defense promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterirty.
What is meant by “establishing justice”?
To have a court system and judges that are fair.
Why did the Founders want to “establish justice”?
Because the Articles of Confederation had no national courts and it caused problems.
What is meant by “insure domestic tranquility”?
So there would not be riots or rebellions in the country. Like Shays Rebellion.
What is popular sovereignty?
Power to the people
What is meant by Separation of Powers?
There are three branches of government each with different roles.
