Unit 2B Benchmark

The system of government where the power is held by the State Government

• Unitary

• Federal

• Confederal

Thomas Paine's Common Sense was used to give reasons for colonists

• to join the British military

• declare independence from Britain

• encourage support for ratification of the US Constitution

We the People means?

• governmental power comes from the people and is created to serve the people

• governmental power comes from the king and is created to serve the king

• US governmental power comes from God and is created to serve the King

Natural Rights are

• Social Contract

• Life, Liberty and Property

• Separation of Power and Checks and Balance

Members of a society cooperate for social benefits, for example by sacrificing some individual freedom for state protection

• Social Contract

• Life, Liberty and Property

• Separation of Power and Checks and Balance

The concept of Rule of Law means

• all Kings/Royalty are above the law

• All government officials are not accountable to the law

• Everyone, including government officials, are accountable to the law

Supported ratification of the US Constitution

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

Which was a common viewpoint or opinion of Anti-Federalists

• 
  The Constitution does not give enough power to the states

• A Bill of Rights is unnecessary for ratification of US Constitution

• 
  A strong central government will help protect the people in time of crisis

Demanded a Bill of Rights be added to the Constitution to protect individual liberties

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

Anti Federalists demanded the rights of a speedy trial, and freedom from illegal search and seizures be added to the Constitution. Which document guaranteed these rights?

• Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

• The Federalist Papers