WGU C963- Self Assess|Complete Questions with Correct
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I can identify major contributors to the Social Contract Theory-
Thomas Hobbes
Physical security-
Social contract should protect the right to life.
I can identify major contributors to the Social Contract Theory-
John Locke
Quality of Life-
People have rights from God that the Government cannot take away. The Social Contract should protect
life, liberty, and property.
I can identify major contributors to the Social Contract Theory-
Jean- Jacques Rousseau
Freedom of Choice-
You cannot be "forced to be free" and it should protect liberty.
State of Nature
How people may have lived before societies came into existence.
Natural Rights
"Basic human rights" we choose how we want to live.
Sovereignty
A person who has supreme power/ authority.
Consensual Political Rule
People consent the government to make rules to follow- allowing the government to tell you what you
can and can't do.
I can identify areas of the Constitution that are influenced by the enlightenment
Locke's natural rights and Rousseau's social contract.
,*** Article 1 Section 2 Clause 1.
*** Separation of Powers found on Articles 1, 2, and 3.
I can identify areas of the Bill of Rights that are influenced by the enlightenment
Society and government are created to protect and advance natural rights.
I can identify areas of the Declaration of Independence that are influenced by the enlightenment
Key natural rights are life, liberty, and property in which we are individually and equally entitled.
I can explain the primary goals of the Articles of Confederation
Limit the powers of the national government, which in return it provides greater state sovereignty.
I can describe the structure of government under the Articles of Confederation
Unicameral congress = 1 chamber; confederation.
Each state had ONLY 1 vote in congress.
Central government was weaker than the states.
I can list the powers of the government under the Articles of Confederation
- Borrow and coin money
- Declare war
- Make treaties
- Alliance with other nations
- Regulate trade with Native Americans
- Settle disputes among other states
I can list several weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
- No power to tact or interstate commerce or regulate trade. They could only request $$$ from the
states.
- No national army or navy.
- No judicial or executive branches.
- Each state had 1 vote regardless or the size in congress.
- The articles could not be changed without an unanimous vote to do so.
I can list several characteristics of the New Jersey Plan
- Unicameral
- State based (each state is equally represented)
- Small states are given the same power as larger states in the national legislature
- Legislature gave all states 1 vote each regardless of the population size
I can list several characteristics of the Virginia Plan
, - Bicameral
- Population based (higher population=more reps.)
- Larger states would have more power than smaller states in the national legislature
- Legislature in which states received representation based on their population.
I can describe the major compromises that occurred during the Constitutional Convention
- Bicameral legislature = Seterm-19nate and House of Reps.
- 2 senators regardless of size representation
- Representation in the house would be based upon population.
- Elected members of the house = 2 years in office.
- Appointed to senate by each state political elite would serve a term of 6 years.
Checks and Balances
A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to
prevent abuse of power
Separation of Powers
Government separated into three different branches: legislative, executive, and judicial powers.
Three-Fifths Compromise
Satisfied the concerns of the south over the counting of their slave population by allowing 60% of slave
population to be counted for state representation and tax purpose.
** Northern and Southern states **
5 slaves = 3 votes
I can describe the Federalist's views on the scope and power of the government
Strong government for national defense and economic growth. National currency = government power
to create.
- Ability to regulate trades and place tariffs.
- Collection of taxes.
I can describe the Anti Federalist views on the scope and powers of the government
Feared national government and believed in state legislatures. Believed strong federal government
would favor the rich over those of the "middle sort."
I can list reasons FOR ratifying the constitution
Federalist wanted a strong government.
I can list reasons AGAINST ratifying the constitution
Anti- Federalist wanted to protest people's rights.
Federalist #10
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I can identify major contributors to the Social Contract Theory-
Thomas Hobbes
Physical security-
Social contract should protect the right to life.
I can identify major contributors to the Social Contract Theory-
John Locke
Quality of Life-
People have rights from God that the Government cannot take away. The Social Contract should protect
life, liberty, and property.
I can identify major contributors to the Social Contract Theory-
Jean- Jacques Rousseau
Freedom of Choice-
You cannot be "forced to be free" and it should protect liberty.
State of Nature
How people may have lived before societies came into existence.
Natural Rights
"Basic human rights" we choose how we want to live.
Sovereignty
A person who has supreme power/ authority.
Consensual Political Rule
People consent the government to make rules to follow- allowing the government to tell you what you
can and can't do.
I can identify areas of the Constitution that are influenced by the enlightenment
Locke's natural rights and Rousseau's social contract.
,*** Article 1 Section 2 Clause 1.
*** Separation of Powers found on Articles 1, 2, and 3.
I can identify areas of the Bill of Rights that are influenced by the enlightenment
Society and government are created to protect and advance natural rights.
I can identify areas of the Declaration of Independence that are influenced by the enlightenment
Key natural rights are life, liberty, and property in which we are individually and equally entitled.
I can explain the primary goals of the Articles of Confederation
Limit the powers of the national government, which in return it provides greater state sovereignty.
I can describe the structure of government under the Articles of Confederation
Unicameral congress = 1 chamber; confederation.
Each state had ONLY 1 vote in congress.
Central government was weaker than the states.
I can list the powers of the government under the Articles of Confederation
- Borrow and coin money
- Declare war
- Make treaties
- Alliance with other nations
- Regulate trade with Native Americans
- Settle disputes among other states
I can list several weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
- No power to tact or interstate commerce or regulate trade. They could only request $$$ from the
states.
- No national army or navy.
- No judicial or executive branches.
- Each state had 1 vote regardless or the size in congress.
- The articles could not be changed without an unanimous vote to do so.
I can list several characteristics of the New Jersey Plan
- Unicameral
- State based (each state is equally represented)
- Small states are given the same power as larger states in the national legislature
- Legislature gave all states 1 vote each regardless of the population size
I can list several characteristics of the Virginia Plan
, - Bicameral
- Population based (higher population=more reps.)
- Larger states would have more power than smaller states in the national legislature
- Legislature in which states received representation based on their population.
I can describe the major compromises that occurred during the Constitutional Convention
- Bicameral legislature = Seterm-19nate and House of Reps.
- 2 senators regardless of size representation
- Representation in the house would be based upon population.
- Elected members of the house = 2 years in office.
- Appointed to senate by each state political elite would serve a term of 6 years.
Checks and Balances
A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to
prevent abuse of power
Separation of Powers
Government separated into three different branches: legislative, executive, and judicial powers.
Three-Fifths Compromise
Satisfied the concerns of the south over the counting of their slave population by allowing 60% of slave
population to be counted for state representation and tax purpose.
** Northern and Southern states **
5 slaves = 3 votes
I can describe the Federalist's views on the scope and power of the government
Strong government for national defense and economic growth. National currency = government power
to create.
- Ability to regulate trades and place tariffs.
- Collection of taxes.
I can describe the Anti Federalist views on the scope and powers of the government
Feared national government and believed in state legislatures. Believed strong federal government
would favor the rich over those of the "middle sort."
I can list reasons FOR ratifying the constitution
Federalist wanted a strong government.
I can list reasons AGAINST ratifying the constitution
Anti- Federalist wanted to protest people's rights.
Federalist #10
