Answer the following questions (1-2 sentences each):

1. What are some of the central ideas from Enlightenment philosopher John Locke that influenced the form of the American government?

2. According to the Declaration of Independence:

a) How does a person obtain "unalienable Rights"?

b) How are these rights protected?

c) Where does a legitimate government get its power?

6. What are the Articles of Confederation?

7. What powers did the States have under the Articles of Confederation and why was this a problem after the Revolutionary War?

8. What are the Federalist Papers?

9. According to Federalist 10, how will the new Constitution protect the liberty of the citizens against the tyranny of the majority?

10. What is a "pure democracy" and how is the United States Constitutional system different?

11. According to Federalist 51, how will the proposed Constitution separate the power of the Legislative branch?

12. According to Federalist 70, why should executive power be vested in a single executive - i.e. President?

13. According to Federalist 78, what are the reasons federal judges should be appointed for life?