Constitutional Framework

Define "State of Nature." 

• A condition with no rules, laws or government.
• When we give permission to the government to rule us.
• Living amongst the hippies in the woods.
• The Constitutional Convention. 

What did John Locke say was the purpose of government?

• To protect everyone's natural rights.
• To empower Donald Trump.
• To give people a say.
• To create rules and laws. 

We give up our absolute freedom in order to protect our natural rights. This is the definition for: 

• Consent
• Social Contract
• Federalism
• Democracy

Which compromise found common ground between Anti-Federalists and Federalists during the Constitutional Convention?

• 3/5ths Compromise
• Great Compromise
• Bill of Rights
• Federalism

Gives power to the President.

• Article 1
• Article 2
• Article 3
• Article 4

Solves relations between states.

• Article 1
• Article 2
• Article 3
• Article 4

Gives power to the judicial branch. 

• Article 1
• Article 2
• Article 3
• Article 4

This principle divides the power so that one person can not go mad with power. 

• Separation of Powers
• Popular Sovereignty
• Limited Government
• Republic

Instead of voting for everything, we elect people who make decisions on our behalf. 

• Separation of Powers
• Popular Sovereignty
• Limited Government
• Republic

This Preamble goal protects us from foreign attack.

• Form a More Perfect Union
• Promote the General Welfare
• Ensure Domestic Tranquility
• Provide for the Common Defense