The Constitution and Its Origins (American Government)

Recall cards on the origins of the U.S. Constitution. The pre-revolutionary roots of American political thought, natural rights, the social contract, John Locke, the Stamp Act, the Continental Congresses, and the Declaration of Independence. The Articles of Confederation and the weaknesses of a confederation with no power to tax or regulate commerce, including Shays' Rebellion. The Constitutional Convention, the Virginia and New Jersey plans, the Great Compromise, the Three-Fifths Compromise, separation of powers, checks and balances, federalism, enumerated and reserved powers, and the supremacy clause. The ratification fight between Federalists and Anti-Federalists, the Federalist Papers, and the promise of a bill of rights. And constitutional change: the Article V amendment process and the Bill of Rights.