01 - Chapter 1 Flashcardizz Review

Front

What principle did Rousseau advocate for? Options: Separation of Powers, Popular Sovereignty, Direct Democracy, Judicial Review

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Popular Sovereignty

Front

Which Enlightenment thinker contributed to the idea of separation of powers?

Back

Baron de Montesquieu

Front

What is the central concept of republicanism?

Back

Representative republic

Front

Which system was designed to limit the power of concentrated interests?

Back

The Electoral College

Front

What principle is embedded in the U.S. Constitution to protect minority rights?

Back

Checks and balances

Front

What did the Federalists believe would prevent abuses of power? Options: State sovereignty, Checks and balances, A Bill of Rights, A strong military

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Checks and balances

Front

What did the Great Compromise establish?

Back

A bicameral legislature

Front

What was the purpose of the Three-Fifths Compromise?

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To count enslaved individuals for representation and taxation

Front

What did the Bill of Rights address?

Back

Fundamental rights

Front

What is a central issue in American politics according to the text?

Back

Tensions in governance