Federalists/Anti-Federalists/Federalism
Division of power between the federal and state government.
Federalism
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Which branch of government writes laws?
Legislative
How many houses in Congress are there?
2
Popular sovereignty
Those who were supporters of the Constitution and a stronger central (federal government).
Federalist
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
Declare independence from Britain
Which branch of government enforces laws?
Executive
How many total Senators are there?
True or false: Ohio became a state under the Northwest Ordinance.
True
Those who were against the Constitution and a larger federal government. They demanded a Bill of Rights be added in order to gain their support.
Anti-Federalists
When was the Declaration of Independence approved?
July 4, 1776
Which branch of government interprets laws?
Judicial
Article 2 establishes what branch of government?
Executive branch
What was the first document in American history to ban slavery?
The Northwest Ordinance
What level of government has the sole authority to declare war?
Federal
According to Jefferson, what are the 3 natural rights?
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Which branch has the ability to veto a bill?
Executive branch
How many members of the House of Representatives are there?
435
This term describes trying to convince others to accept their position. In politics, this is often done through speeches.
Persuasion
What level of government has the authority to tax people?
According to the Declaration of Independence, what is the role of the government?
To protect the peoples' natural rights
What branch has the ability to declare laws unconstitutional?
Judicial
3/4
Name two items that were in the Northwest Ordinance Bill of Rights.
Religious freedom, right to habeas corpus, trial by jury, right to education, slavery banned