Unit 1 Chapter 1 Flashcard

Front

A population in a given territory gives up as much power to the government as needed to promote the well being of all

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Social Contract Theory

Front

God created the state making it sovereign. The government is made up of those chosen by God to rule a certain territory.

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Divine Right of Kings

Front

An individual group claimed control over a territory and forced the people to submit

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Force Theory

Front

A population formed out of primitive families. The head of these families became the government.

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Evolutionary Theory

Front

Outlined specific constitutional and civil rights

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The English Bill of Rights

Front

A Pamphlet that argued for American independence from Britain

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Common Sense

Front

Established a government for Ohio, Indiana/Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Outlining the process for admitting new states in the territory and prohibited slavery in these new states.

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Northwest Ordinance

Front

Served as a model for the U.S. Constitution

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The Constitution of Massachusetts

Front

In response to Anti-federalist fears that a republic has to be a small government, Madison counters that the causes of factions, or groups, cannot be removed from a society of liberty; therefore, society must control their effects

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No: 10

Front

Madison says a republic is "a government which derives all its powers directly or indirectly from the ... People. and is administered by persons holding their offices... for a limited period."

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No. 39