Study Guide one Gov

Why do we need government?

• To ensure stability, security, and prosperity for society

• To promote individual freedom and rights

• To maintain law and order

• To provide public services and infrastructure

Why is institutional design challenging?

• Because there are opposing views

• Because it requires extensive research and analysis

• Because it involves complex decision-making processes

• Because it requires collaboration and consensus-building

What does Arrow's possibility theorem mean?

• No constitution can satisfy every person

• Every constitution has flaws and limitations

• Constitutions should be revised periodically

• Constitutions should prioritize individual rights

Why did colonists come to the new world?

• To escape hardships in England, prosecution, war, diseases, etc.

• To explore new lands and resources

• To establish colonies for economic purposes

• To spread their religious beliefs

What were the problems facing the colonists in the new world?

• No representation in government, high taxes, lack of resources

• Language barriers, cultural differences, conflicts with Native Americans

• Harsh climate, diseases, scarcity of food

• Lack of infrastructure, limited trade opportunities, political instability

What factors contributed to the American Revolution?

• Boston Tea Party, Boston Massacre, Taxation without representation

• French and Indian War, Stamp Act, Intolerable Acts

• Declaration of Independence, Battle of Lexington and Concord, Treaty of Paris

• Continental Congress, Articles of Confederation, Bill of Rights

What was the Continental Congress and what role did it fulfill?

• The purpose of the Congress was to show support for Boston and to work out a unified approach to the British. On October 14, 1774, the First Continental Congress issued the Declaration of Colonial Rights and Grievances.

• The Congress was responsible for drafting the Articles of Confederation and establishing a system of government for the newly independent United States.

• The Congress served as the legislative branch of the federal government and was responsible for making laws and representing the interests of the states.

• The Congress played a key role in negotiating treaties and alliances with foreign nations during the Revolutionary War.

What principles are presented in the Declaration of Independence?

• All men are created equal, We are all endowed by our creator with certain unalienable rights

• Our unalienable rights come not from government, but from our creator

• Fundamental to these unalienable rights is our right to govern ourselves

• A formal system of government is, however, necessary

What was the Articles of Confederation and what were its weaknesses?

• The Articles created a loose confederation of sovereign states and a weak central government, leaving most of the power with the state governments.

• The Articles established a strong central government with limited state powers, ensuring a unified and efficient system of governance.

• The Articles provided a framework for economic cooperation and trade among the states, promoting economic growth and prosperity.

• The Articles granted the federal government broad powers to regulate commerce, levy taxes, and maintain a standing army.

What was the Constitutional Convention and who attended?

• The Constitutional Convention was a gathering of delegates from the states to revise the Articles of Confederation and create a new system of government. Lawyers, physicians, and other prominent individuals attended the convention.

• The Constitutional Convention was a meeting of state governors to discuss issues related to interstate commerce and taxation. Only the executive branch representatives attended the convention.

• The Constitutional Convention was a public forum where citizens could voice their opinions on the proposed constitution. People from all walks of life attended the convention.

• The Constitutional Convention was a secret meeting of political elites to consolidate their power and establish a strong central government. Only a select group of wealthy individuals attended the convention.