Government Semester Review Part 1

Identify the document written in 1776 that influenced the idea of representative government and self government

Identify the founding document that was the first U.S. Constitution

This document, written in 1215, influenced the idea of due process of law, right to justice, right to fair/speedy trial

Identify the individuals that argued a Bill of Rights needed to be added to the proposed U.S. Constitution

Identify the compromise when state legislatures were entrusted with appointing electors

Identify the document that became the supreme law of the U.S. and established the govt, its powers, and its duties.

Identify the term of how and why laws are enforced

Identify the document written in 1781 that was the FIRST constitution for the United State of America.

Identify the term for when government prevents actions by one branch from being unlocked by another branch

Identify the Enlightenment idea for the equal treatment of everyone

Identify the term when each branch of government has defined abilities

Identify the term when the right of the people to choose their own representation takes place

Identify the term that ensures equal protection under the law and helps to limit governmental power over citizens

Identify the term of government based on the consent of the governed

Identify the Enlightenment idea when an assumption that is known to be true by understanding its meaning without proof

Identify the individuals that supported the ratification of the U.S. Constitution

Identify the Federalist Paper that addressed the importance of the power of judicial review and an independent judiciary

Identify the Federalist Papers that addressed both checks and balances and separation of powers

Identify the founding document that established America's national government and fundamental rights

Identify the term when the only legitimate government is one in which the power is derived from its citizens

Identify the time period that influenced the Declaration of Independence

Identify the compromise made during the Constitutional Convention that created the # of representatives and senators

Identify the papers that were essays written to urge the ratification of the U.S. Constitution

Identify the term when representatives are elected by the people to serve the interests of their constituents

Identify the term when the government is by the people

Identify the document written in 1776 that announced the separation of 13 British colonies from Great Britain

Identify the Federalist Papers that address the question of how to reconcile citizens with interests contrary to others

Identify the term of freedom of speech, religion, etc.

Identify the document written in 1620 that influenced the idea of consent of the governed and self government

Identify the term of an agreement among the people signifying their consent to be governed

Identify the document written in 1689 that influenced the idea of no excessive punishments, limited govt. & rule of law

Identify the term when division and sharing of power between the national and state governments take place

Identify the compromise that created the representation for every 5 enslaved people will be counted as three individuals

Identify the Enlightenment idea of the authority of a state to govern itself or another

Identify the founding document that determined the original intent of the framers of the U.S. Constitution

Identify the term of the right to life, liberty, and property

Identify the founding document that established a justification for a split with Great Britain