American Government

2. philosopher who believed in avoiding concentrated power, the 3 branches, and checks and balances
5. north and south came to an agreement. Created by James Wilson
9. Briton closed port of Boston, enforce quartering of troops
10. British soldiers accidentally open fire on colonists, killing three, hurting two
12. Age of Reason
13. gave parliament more power, protected freedom of religion and speech, and limited government power
15. very weak, America's 1st constitution 1781-1789
16. first amendment to the U.S constitution concerning basic liberties
17. rights that people have under natural law
18. tax on paper goods, required stamp
19. highly values citizen participation, public good, civic virtue
21. demonstrated idea of limited government that the kings power was not absolute
22. supported constitution, did not want Bill of Rights
23. Britain against French, colonists fought for British, Britain won
24. document granting the rights, such as no taxes without consent.
25. two house Congress

1. called for a unicameral legislature in which every state recieved one vote
3. written by Thomas Paine, the only "common sense" action for colonists to take
4. one house Congress
6. June 7, 1776, was official resolution to declare independence from Britain
7. indirect election of the president by the Electoral College. 4 year teen
8. did not support constitution, wanted Bill of Rights
11. suggested by Roger Sherman, decided on bicameral legislation
14. wanted for a national government that consisted of 3 branches with great power
20. British imposed taxes on tea, led, glass, and paper. Called Towshend Acts