Articles of Confederation
Was there a military under the Articles of Confederation?
No
Where was the Constitutional Convention held?
Philadelphia
The Preamble
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
What group wanted a stronger central government?
What were the two major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
No power to tax and no military
Who is known as the “Father of the Constitution”?
James Madison
Seven
What does the First Amendment protect?
Freedom of Speech and Religion
What are the 3 branches of government?
Legislative, Judicial, and Executive
What event showed the Articles of Confederation were too weak?
Shays' Rebellion
What plan called for representation based on population?
The Virginia Plan
What is the 1st article of the Constitution about?
What does the Second Amendment protect?
The right to bear arms
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, or John Jay
Why did Daniel Shay rebel? What problems were him and other farmers facing?
What compromise created a two-house Congress?
What is the 4th Article of The Constitution about?
States and their relationship with the U.S Government
What amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?
The 4th Amendment
What document did the Constitution replace?
The Articles of Confederation
How did Shays’ Rebellion convince leaders to change the government?
It proved the national government couldn’t maintain order or protect property, showing the need for a stronger central government
What was the Three-Fifths Compromise?
What is the 6th article of The Constitution about? (VI)
Supremacy clause, oaths of office, and No Religious Tests
Why was adding the Bill of Rights necessary for ratification?
It helped convince Anti-Federalists to support the Constitution by guaranteeing individual freedoms
What was the New Jersey Plan?
The New Jersey plan was a plan for how representation should work. It favored small states by giving every state equal representation.