Building the Constitution 1
The Articles of Confederation were.....
The First Constitution in the United States
Another word for approving something is.....
ratify
A set of laws to govern a nation
Setting an example for others to follow in the future is known as
A precedent
The first 10 Amendments of the Constitution are known as
The Bill of Rights
The biggest problem with the Articles of Confederation was
It gave too many powers to the states
The Legislative Branch is____________ and their job is________________
Congress, to make laws
A change to the Constitution is known as
An amendment
The Judicial Branch is _____________ and its job is to
Supreme Court, interpret the law
The Executive Branch is____________ and its job is to
the President, enforce laws
Slavery was prohibited in the Northwestern Territories because of
The Land Ordinances of 1785 and 1787
The Main Difference between the Federalists and Anti-federalists is
whether or not the Bill of Rights should be included in the Constitution
Under the principles of the Constitution, Federalism explains that
Unique powers are given to the federal government and the state governments. However, they both also share powers
Under the idea of Checks and Balances, If the President chooses a Supreme Court Judge, what can be done about it?
Congress can refuse to appoint the judge
During the Whiskey Rebellion, Washington's administration was seen as a king because (3 reasons)
-Forced people to march in the cold
-No speedy trial
-Some were denied lawyers
-Humiliated people by making them march in front of thoussands
In order to keep the North and South happy, 3 Compromises were made. Explain 2 of them
3/5 Compromise---Slaves not counted as full people and only counted for population and taxation purposes
Fugitive Slave Law---Southern people can travel North to capture slaves
Slave Trade: Slave Trade will be banned after 1808
What were 3 important messages from Washington's Farewell Address?
Do not let the North and South divide the nation, Make amendments to the Constitution, be careful with political parties, be American first
Solve this scenario: A person is correctly arrested and sent to jail. However, after 3 months waiting in jail, the person has not yet seen a judge, and doesn't really know why he was arrested. Does any amendment apply here? (explain with specific evidence--DO NOT just give me number of the amendment)
Fifth-----right to a speedy trial and to be informed of your crimes
True or False: Legally, Washington was supposed to end the Whiskey Rebellion in any way he needed and force the farmers to pay the tax
True
What are 3 precedents set by George Washington?
Staying in power only 8 years, State of the Union Address, taking vacations, creating a cabinet
The Great Compromise solves the issues between the small and large states by
Creating a Congress divided into two chambers (Senate and House of Representatives)
What two principles are associated with this Article of the Constitution?
Article 5: Amendments (changes to the Constitution)
Asserts that the only way the Constitution may be changed is by adding an amendment
Two-thirds of both houses of Congress must agree to the new amendment
Three-fourths of the states must approve an amendment for it to become a law
Limited Government and Federalism
Choosing the leaders of government, falls under which principle of the Constitution
Republicanism
In order to make a change to the Constitution, how many states need to approve it?
3/4 of all the states
Infer: How is the Bill of Rights an example of limited government?
It limits the power of any government over their citizens by giving them protections from abuse