Articles of Confederation
Name/explain one weakness of the Articles of Confederation.
No strong national gov't
No executive leader
Federal government could not tax
No federal court system
Name the two compromises made at the Constitutional Convention.
Great Compromise, Three-Fifths Compromise
This group wanted a more powerful national government.
Federalists
Legislative Branch, Executive Branch, Judicial Branch
separation of powers
No unwarranted search or seizure of private property is which amendment under the Bill of Rights?
4th Amendment
Under the Articles of Confederation, representation was __________ in Congress.
(equal / based on population)
equal (each state got one rep)
A state with a higher population should have more representation in Congress. This was an argument illustrated in the __________. (Virginia Plan/New Jersey Plan)
Virginia Plan
__________ wanted a bill of rights added before approving the Constitution, while __________ thought a bill of rights was unnecessary.
Anti-Federalists, Federalists
No cruel or unusual punishment.
individual rights
The moment of silence in the morning is an example of which freedom listed in which amendment? (two answers)
freedom of religion, 1st Amendment
The Northwest Ordinance was a _____ of the Articles of Confederation and a list of rules for how _________________________________.
strength, territories become states
Which chamber of Congress is based on equal representation for each state?
The Senate
Name a famous Federalist and one thing he was known for.
Alexander Hamilton wrote most of the Federalist Papers
James Madison was the "Father of the Constitution" and wrote the Bill of Rights.
Congressmen can be voted into office and they can be voted out.
popular sovereignty
A newspaper reporter writes a story about the president, which makes many Americans not want to vote for him again. The reporter is arrested. This violates which amendment?
1st Amendment, freedom of the press
Why was the central government weak under the Articles of Confederation?
After dealing with King George, Americans did not want a strong central government.
During the Constitutional Convention, some argued for counting slaves toward the population. What would be the benefit of doing this?
more representation in Congress (more votes)
__________ was an Anti-Federalist who wanted to make sure people's __________ were protected under a strong national government.
George Mason, rights
Some powers are reserved for the states.
federalism
Explain the 8th Amendment.
No cruel or unusual punishments and no excessive fines.
Why was Shays's Rebellion significant?
It showed Americans that the Articles of Confederation was too weak and a new constitution was needed (that allowed for a strong central government/executive leader).
More representation and higher taxes were the result of which agreement during the Constitutional Convention?
Three-Fifths Compromise
Which Anti-Federalist refused to attend the Constitutional Convention and why?
Patrick Henry, because he did not want the Federal Government to have more power.
The president appoints a federal judge to the Supreme Court, but then the Senate refuses to confirm his choice.
Checks and balances
Name one part of "due process" which is referred to in the 5th Amendment.
NO unwarranted search/seizure
Miranda rights
right to a jury of your peers
speedy and public trial
right to a lawyer
no cruel or unusual punishment or excessive fines