Thomas Jefferson looked at different enlightenment philosophers, especially John Locke, to guide him in writing the Declaration of Independence. One idea that he took from Locke was...

Life, Liberty, Property (Jefferson changed to happiness).

Life, Liberty, Happiness (Jefferson changed to property.)

How was power divided in the Articles of Confederation?

States controlled the government and gave some power to the central government.

The central government had all the power and gave some power to the states.

According to this political cartoon, what was NOT an issue bringing down the Articles of Confederation?

No Power to Collect Taxes or Raise an Army

No Power to Enforce Laws or Treaties

Shay's Rebellion - Farmers in Massachusetts were upset over high taxes and decided to begin a series of violent attacks and raids on a federal arsenal. The Massachusetts militia and its citizens put down this rebellion, but why didn't the central government help them?

Under the Articles of Confederation, the central government did not have money to raise an army

The central government was trying to write the U.S. Constitution.

Under the U.S. Constitution, the central government did not have money to raise an army

The central government was too busy fighting France.

Where was the original goal of the Constitutional Convention of 1787?

Revise the Articles of Confederation

Declare independence from Great Britain

Why did southern states want slaves to be counted in their population?

The more slaves they had, the higher their population count, the more power they had in Congress.

The less slaves they had, the lower their population count, the less power they had in Congress.

They wanted to be taxed on slaves.

They wanted to free the slaves through the Emancipation Proclamation.

In Article II of the Constitution, how was the President and VP originally elected?

The person who had the most votes was president and the person with the second amount of votes was vice president

The person who had the most votes was vice president and the person with the second amount of votes was the president.

The House would choose the president and vice president.

The senate would choose the president and vice president

What happens if no presidential candidate reaches 270 votes from the Electoral College?

The House decides on the President

Presidential candidates have a run-off

Popular votes decides on the President

The Senate decides on the President

Why was the Electoral College created?

The framers did not believe that average citizens were intelligent and informed enough to vote for their president.

It was created as a barrier to stop Britain from coming into power in the U.S.

The framers thought that people should vote for their president through popular vote.

It was a college for people to get educated on politics.

How is the number of electoral votes calculated?

You must add the number of representatives to the number of Senators in a state.

You must subtract the number of representatives from the number of Senators in a state.

You must add all the people in a state and subtract the political party candidates.

You must subtract every judge and divide the population by two percent.

What did Anti-Federalists want?

Weak Central Government & a Bill of Rights

Weak Central Government with no Bill of Rights

The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution that guarantees the rights of citizens. Which is NOT one of the amendments?

No formation of a monarchy without the consent of the governed

No cruel and unusual punishment

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What type of democracy originated in Athens, Greece and allowed all eligible citizens to vote, debate and discuss issues?

What type of democracy originated in Ancient Rome and allowed citizens to vote for representatives to represent them by voting on policies?

The framers of the Constitution were fearful of allowing citizens to elect the president purely by popular vote. They felt that citizens were uninformed and a leader could come to power ; therefore, they came up with the idea of the...

How many electors are in the Electoral College? How many votes does a President need to win the presidency?

People give up some of their rights in return for protection from the government.

Montesquieu believed in the theory of separation of power and checks and balances throughout the...

Name that Philosopher...
Men are solitary, poor, nasty, brutish & short! They need a king who has absolute control over them! Once you agree to be governed, you must stay governed! A revolution is never justified!

Name that philosopher...
Men are born with inalienable, natural rights. A government can only be formed by the consent of the governed. The people should have representatives on their behalf and If the government is not fulfilling the community's needs, it can be overthrown to prevent tyranny.

Name that Philosopher...
Men are naturally good and can have true freedom if they live in a society that ensures the rights & well-being of its citizens. I am known for advocating the idea of citizens entering into a social contract...

In 1215, British citizens made King John of England sign this document that stated that no one, including himself, was above the law.

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Unit 1: Topic 2 Quizizz

37 questions

What type of democracy originated in Athens, Greece and allowed all eligible citizens to vote, debate and discuss issues?

What type of democracy originated in Ancient Rome and allowed citizens to vote for representatives to represent them by voting on policies?

The framers of the Constitution were fearful of allowing citizens to elect the president purely by popular vote. They felt that citizens were uninformed and a leader could come to power ; therefore, they came up with the idea of the...

How many electors are in the Electoral College? How many votes does a President need to win the presidency?

People give up some of their rights in return for protection from the government.

Montesquieu believed in the theory of separation of power and checks and balances throughout the...

Name that Philosopher...Men are solitary, poor, nasty, brutish & short! They need a king who has absolute control over them! Once you agree to be governed, you must stay governed! A revolution is never justified!

Name that philosopher...Men are born with inalienable, natural rights. A government can only be formed by the consent of the governed. The people should have representatives on their behalf and If the government is not fulfilling the community's needs, it can be overthrown to prevent tyranny.

Name that Philosopher...Men are naturally good and can have true freedom if they live in a society that ensures the rights & well-being of its citizens. I am known for advocating the idea of citizens entering into a social contract...

In 1215, British citizens made King John of England sign this document that stated that no one, including himself, was above the law.

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Men are solitary, poor, nasty, brutish & short! They need a king who has absolute control over them! Once you agree to be governed, you must stay governed! A revolution is never justified!

Name that philosopher...
Men are born with inalienable, natural rights. A government can only be formed by the consent of the governed. The people should have representatives on their behalf and If the government is not fulfilling the community's needs, it can be overthrown to prevent tyranny.

Name that Philosopher...
Men are naturally good and can have true freedom if they live in a society that ensures the rights & well-being of its citizens. I am known for advocating the idea of citizens entering into a social contract...