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1. EOC Review Packet April 2014

2. Democracy in America p. 2 In 1831, Alexis de Tocqueville came to US from France to study the prison systems. Andrew Jackson was president.

3. Democracy in America 3. Populism -Popular Sovereignty- 2. Individualism 1. Laissez-Faire -Free Enterprise- 4. Egalitarianism -Equality- 5. Liberty

4. Democracy in America Noticing how different America was then France, Tocqueville tried to identify the ways they were different. He wrote the book Democracy in America detailing those things. He said that five things set America apart and he discussed them in his book: o Liberty o Egalitarianism (Equality) o Individualism o Populism (Popular Sovereignty) o Liassez-faire

6. Laissez-Faire The role of government was more limited in America then in Europe. People relied more on themselves and each person is the best judge of the personal interests. Government took a Laissez-Faire HANDS OFF approach to the economy. So Free-Enterprise allowed for individuals to own and operate companies.

8. Individualism People in America were free to flourish without hereditary distinction didnt matter what family you were born into you could accomplish whatever you set your mind to. In America individuals believed that they could rise in society and organized themselves into groups such as charity organizations.

10. Populism Popular Sovereignty aka We the People Tocqueville stated a government where the people more or less participate in their government. Populism refers to the participation of the common people in political life; since everyone in society was equal, everyone has the same right to participate in government.

12. Egalitarian Equality A Society of equals. In Europe there were social classes, in American there were differences in wealth, power and intelligence but everyone was equal socially.

13. Liberty Liberty means protection against a tyrannical (Abusive) government. Tocqueville noted that Americans were devoted to the rule of law and that the American Federal system helped prevent the rise of an over-powerful government. He noted that American customs and manners were devoted to the spirit of liberty.

15. Founding Fathers p.3

16. Benjamin Rush Born: December 24, 1745 Died: Job: Medical Doctor, Politician Rush published the first American textbook on Chemistry In June of 1776 he was elected to attend the Continental Congress. He signed the Declaration of Independence. He was also a social activist, a prominent advocate for the abolition of slavery, an advocate for scientific education for the masses, including women, and for public medical clinics to treat the poor. He died at the age of 68 at his home in Philadelphia, the most celebrated physician in America The Father of American Medicine.

17. Charles Carroll Born: Sept. 19, 1737 in Annapolis, Maryland Died: November 14, 1832 Job: Attorney, politician In 1772 he anonymously engaged the secretary of the colony of Maryland in a series of Newspaper articles protesting the right of the British government to tax the colonies without representation. Carroll was an early advocate for armed resistance with the object of separation from Gr. Britain. Carroll was elected to represent Maryland on the 4th of July, and though he was too late to vote for the Declaration, he did sign it. Charles Carroll was the last surviving member of those who signed the Declaration. He died, the last survivor of the signers of the Declaration, in 1832 at the age of 95.

18. John Witherspoon Signer of the Declaration of Independence. As president of the College of New Jersey (176894; now Princeton University), he trained many leaders of the early nation and was the only active clergyman and the only college president to sign the Declaration

19. Jonathan Trumbull, Sr. Jonathan Trumbull, Sr. was the governor of Connecticut. When British General Thomas Gage requested assistance, he refused stating that he would support the Patriots instead. The only Colonial Governor to support the American Revolution and go against England. Close friend of George Washington.

20. John Peter Mulenburg Born: October 1, 1746 Died: October 1, 1807 Job: Soldier, Politician, Protestant Minister Supported colonist views, and during Sunday service he pulled off his clerical robes to reveal a soldiers uniform. He enlisted more than 100 men; waspart of the Black Regiment a group of ministers who wore clerical robeswhile preaching and recruiting for the Revolutionary Cause.

21. John Hancock President of the Second Continental Congress. Signer of the D.O.I. Said to have signed it so large so that King George would be able to read it.

22. John Jay Born: Dec 12, 1745 in New York City. Died: May 17, 1829 Helped write the Federalist Papers that urged people to accept the Constitution the way it was (without the Bill of Rights). John Jay was an American statesman, Patriot, diplomat, Founding Father of the United States, signer of the Treaty of Paris First Chief Justice of the United States

23. John Locke John Locke FRS, was an English philosopher and physician regarded as one of the most influential of Enlightenment thinkers . His ideas and writing on limited government (everyone must follow the law) influence Thomas Jefferson who wrote the Declaration of Independence.

24. George Washington President of the 1st Continental Congress Leader of the Continental Army during the American Revolution.

25. Thomas Jefferson Founding Father Wrote the Declaration of Independence

26. the Constitution p.5 And the Heros that protect it!

27. Constitution Is the Rule Book of the United States. It was created to improve our country and create a fair government. The way The Founding Fathers wrote it, they made sure it was flexible (could be added to or changed if needed).

28. When the Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution they made sure that there were 7 ideas (or principals) included in it. The Rule Book Constitution Republicanis m Limited Government Individual Rights

29. There were also 7 super heros that help protect the principals of the Constitution. It is time for you to meet them now.

30. The 7 Super Heros of the Powers of the Constitution Republicanism Federalism Individual Rights Separation of Powers Limited Government Popular Sovereignty Checks & Balances

31. Separation of Powers Guy The government has to be divided up into three groups. That way, NOT ONE person, has too much power! Its all about FAIR!

32. Separation of Powers The Framers were worried that too much power might fall into the hands of one group or person so they divided the work into three areas. I am King, I have all the power! We will divide the power so its fair.

33. Separation of Powers US Constitution The Rule Book Legislative Branch Makes Laws Executive Branch Enforces Laws Judicial Branch Judges Laws

34. Federalism Dude Some jobs are shared and some are NOT! You gotta problem with that?

35. Federalism The states and the national government need to be partners. Some powers are shared by the States and National governments Some powers belong only to the States and some belong only to the National

36. Federalism NATIONAL GOVT Maintain Army Establish Post Office Declare War STATE GOVT Establish School Marriage Laws Local Government SHARED Taxes Courts Build Roads Banks

37. Federalism MR. CHERRY Hires Teachers Sets Rules for school Suspends Students MRS. LUNA Grades class papers Makes Rules for classroom Puts in grades and conduct SHARED Enforce Tardies Enforce Dress Code Strive for Student Success

38. Republicanism Gurl We the People VOTE for who we want to be in charge! VOTE VOTE VOTE

39. Republicanism How do give the government its power? We VOTE! We get to pick those people that are in Congress, the Senate, our President, etc. Anyone that is in a public office we pick!

40. Sir Popular Sovereignty Power to the People!

41. Popular Sovereignty Where does the government get its power? A King?? No..of course not. The People of the United States give the government its power!

42. Checks N Balances Chick I love shopping, but Checks and Balances is about making sure everyone is doing their job, not a checkbook to take to the mall..

43. Checks and Balances Power should be a check to Power ~ Baron de Montesquieu What does that mean? That means that each branch of the government can check on the other and approve or stop what they are doing.

44. Checks Congress Checks Courts CHECKS & BALANCES

45. Limited Government AKA LG We all have to follow the Laweven President Obama!

46. In the American Government, everyone must follow the law! A limited government is not all-powerful. What the government and leaders do is limited to those powers given to them by the people. Limited Government AKA LG

47. Indy Individual Rights Kid My rights are UNALIENABLE! That means no one can take them away from me!! Id like to see you try to take them anyway!

48. Out individual rights are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights. The Bill of Rights (BOR) are the first ten amendments to the constitution. These rights include: Freedom of speech, religion and press. We also are guaranteed the right to a trial and attorney if we are accused of a crime. There are 10 amendments in the BOR.

49. B.O.R.

50. 1st Amendment Freedom of speech Freedom of religion Freedom of press Free to peaceably assemble Free to petition

51. 2nd Amendment Right to bear arms (bare armsget it?)

52. 3rd Amendment No quartering of soldiers

53. 4th Amendment No unreasonable search and seizure Stay Outta My House!

54. 5th Amendment You can not testify against yourself

55. 6th Amendment Right to a speedy and public trial

56. 7th Amendment Any case over $20 must be heard by a jury NOT!

57. 8th Amendment No cruel or unusual punishment

58. 9th Amendment If a right not stated in the Constitution Doesnt mean its denied to the people

59. 10th Amendment Powers not given to the US Gov or the States Belong to the people! Oh yeah! Oh yeah!

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