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Government
Honors Government Exam Study
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History
12th Grade
01/08/2013

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Term
What ideas expressed in the Magna Carta most influenced the authors of the constitution?
Definition
The idea that the president is not above the law.
Term
Ideas taken from the Petition of Right
Definition
Taxes cannot be instated without congressional consent and no unlawful imprisonment.
Term
Ideas taken from the English Bill of Rights
Definition
President needs consent of the congress to change laws and raise taxes
Term
What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?
Definition

-Repeal of high taxes

-Repeal of Intolerable Acts
-Colonist Control of Tax Laws

Term
What influenced Thomas Jefferson in the writing of the Declaration of Independence?
Definition
John Locke's Unalienable Rights
Term
What are some ways state constitutions protect rights?
Definition
Trial by jury, freedom of speech, and freedom of assembly.
Term
What issue led to the ratification of the Articles of Confederation?
Definition
The dispute over western territory. Small states refused to ratify until the dispute was settled.
Term
Who was the last state to approve the ratification of the Articles of Confederation?
Definition
Maryland
Term
What were some weaknesses of the Articles that prevented congress from financing it's activities?
Definition
-Denying Congress power to tax
-No regulation of commerce
Term
Explain the Virginia Plan
Definition
Plan propsed by James Madion that would set up a bicameral legislature and would eventually influence representation by population.
Term
Difference between the New Jersey and Virginia Plans.
Definition
New Jersey was supporteed by small states because it allowed each state to have equal representation. The Virginia Plan was supported by large states because it allowed each to have representation based on population.
Term
Which group wanted a stronger national government? Federalists or Anti-Federalists?
Definition
Federalists
Term
Who were the authors of the federalist papers?
Definition

Alexander Hamilton

James Madison

John Jay

 

Term
What is popular sovereignty?
Definition
The idea that people are the sole power holders in government.
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What is judicial review?
Definition
The power of a court to declare a law unconstitutional.
Term
What is the difference between an executive agreement and a treaty?
Definition
A treaty is a promise between two countries while an executive agreement can happen without congressional consent by the president.
Term
Which philosopher influenced the vision of a federal system?
Definition
Jaques Montesquieu
Term
What is another name for the necessary and proper clause?
Definition
Elastic Clause
Term
What are inherent powers?
Definition
Powers that have been historically recognized as a government power. (Immigration, military, etc.)
Term
What is a concurrent power?
Definition
A power held by the National Government/State Government
Term
What is the full faith and credit clause?
Definition
Article IV
An article signed by own state, has to be recognized by other states.
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