Pre constitution Flashcards
(9 cards)
What event proved the articles of confederation was not working?
Shays rebellion
How did John Locke influence the creation of the constitution?
He provided the idea of the contract theory, he believed in the inalienable rights: life,liberty, and property.
How did Jean Jacques Rousseau influence the creation of the constitution?
He provided the idea of the social contract and he believed in people to people not people to ruler
How did Baron De Montesquieu influence the creation of the constitution?
He provided the idea of limiting the government power he believed in dividing powers among a number of authorities he created the system of checks and balances.
How did the Magna Carta influence the creation of the constitution?
A.k.a. The great charter did not protect most English people, it was signed by king John, it limited the Kings power.
How did Ancient Greece influence the creation of the constitution?
It provided a type of government called democracy, in this government people elect leaders to serve in government.
How did Ancient Rome influence the creation of the constitution?
Created the first republic government, which means a system of government in which people elect representatives to govern them
What kind of government structure do we have in the United States?
Democracy
What were the problems with the articles of confederation?
It gave the people too much power
