Brambilla

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Explain the influence the Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, and the Declaration of

Independence had on our Constitution

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1. Magna Carta; established rule of law and a concept of limited gov. Mayflower compact; established social contract. Declaration of Independence; influenced idea of natural rights and government security.

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Explain where the idea of separation of powers came from and why the founders believed it played a crucial role in the

U.S. Constitution

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The idea of separation of powers came from Montesquieu, and was believed to be crucial to prevent one branch of gov from becoming to powerful

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Define the concept of popular sovereignty as understood by the Founders

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1. Popular Sovereignty; founders of the constitution believed this meant, the people were the source of government power.

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Explain the purpose and principles within Declaration of Independence.

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1. Declaration of Independence; purpose was to ensure citizens rights are guaranteed and protected

- principles are all people are created equal, unalienable rights, gov protects rights and makes decisions for the people, and if failed people may abolish or alter gov

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Identify the structure and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

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1. Articles of Confederation was a one house government centered around the legislative branch creating a weak central government with no power to enforce laws, or tax (or really anything)

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Describe how the articles set up the framework and powers of the legislative, executive, and

judicial branches of government and elected officials as well as purpose of articles IV, V, VI, and

VII and the significant clauses of these articles

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Article one establishes legislative, article two establishes executive and article three establishes judicial Articles IV, V, VI, and VII set up a system where written powers were for the national gov and the rest were reserved for the States, concurrent powers = shared Article V establish amendment process, article VII ratification process

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Define federalism and its role in American governance

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federalism is a structure of gov that separates powers between state and federal gov.

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Understand the purpose and significance of The Federalist Papers

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1. The Federalist Papers were made to persuade

2. New York to ratify the constitution.

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Examine which group (remember the opps) advocated for the inclusion of a Bill of Rights in the

Constitution and how it protects the citizens as well as the states

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1. The Anti-Federalist wanted a Bill of Rights to more clearly protect peoples rights

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Understand the principle of the rule of law in the context of American democracy

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1. Rule of law; no person is above the law