Chapter 2 Basic Concept of Government Ordered Government- establishing local governments (ex) sheriff, justice of the peace Ordered Government- establishing local governments (ex) sheriff, justice of the peace Limited Government- the government is not all powerful, and individuals have rights that government cannot take away Limited Government- the government is not all powerful, and individuals have rights that government cannot take away Representative Government- government should serve the will of the people Representative Government- government should serve the will of the people
Landmark English Documents Magna Carta- was signed to seeking protection against arbitrary acts by the king. Magna Carta- was signed to seeking protection against arbitrary acts by the king. Petition of Right- limited the king’s power in several ways. Petition of Right- limited the king’s power in several ways. English Bill of Rights- parliamentary elections be free English Bill of Rights- parliamentary elections be free
The English Colonies Bicameral- was a two house legislature Unicameral- was a one house body of legislature. Charter-was a written grant of authority from the king.
The Coming of Independence Confederation- is a joining of several groups for a common purpose. The Albany Plan of Union- Northern 7 colonies meet and proposed an annual congress where representation from (delegates) from each of the 13 colonies would meet. 1 st Continental Congress meet in Philadelphia Boycott- is a refusal to buy or sell certain goods or services Boycott- is a refusal to buy or sell certain goods or services Repealed- revoking or stopping an act
The Declaration of Independence July 4 th, 1776, complaints of wrong doings toward the colonists. July 4 th, 1776, complaints of wrong doings toward the colonists. Signed by 56 men Popular Sovereignty- government can exist only with the consent of the governed
Articles of Confederation Created a firm friendship among the states and each state kept its sovereignty and freedom
Ratification Is the formal approval by each of the 13 states.
Weaknesses Of the Articles of Confederation One Vote per state regardless of size Congress powerless to collect taxes or duties No national court system Amendment only with consent of all states
Framers Was the group of delegates who attended the Philadelphia Convention.
Virginia Plan Called for three separate branches of government 1) Legislative 2) Executive 3) Judicial It would be Bicameral Based off a states Population
The New Jersey Plan Retained a unicameral Congress Each state would be equally represented Would have limited power to tax and regulate trade between the states.
Connecticut Compromise Congress would be composed of two houses. In the Senate the states would be represented equally In the house representation would be based off a states population.
Federalists- were those who favored ratification Anti-Federalists- were those who were against ratification Federalists eventually win with nine states wanting ratification Quorum-is when a vote is made and the majority is in the rule. Three-fifths Compromise Federalists vs.Anti-Federalist