Articles of Confederation
A loose confederation of the states with a weak central government.
5 states sent delegates to discuss improving what?
The commercial trade relations between states.
What does popular sovereignty mean?
Power comes from the people
What were the Federalist papers?
85 essays trying to convince people to accept the constitution
What were the 1780s known as?
The critical period
Why was ratification delayed?
Because of land disputes.
What state did not attend the Philadelphia Convention?
Rhode Island
Powers divided between separate branches of government is known as?
Separation of powers
Which states were the first to ratify the constitution?
Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania
What was Shays' Rebellion?
Daniel Shay led other farmers to an uprising against high state taxes, imprisonment for debt, and lack of paper money
When and where were the Articles drafted?
In Philadelphia 1776
Who is the author of the constitution?
James Madison
What is a limited government?
Government can only do what people give it permission to do
What was the Bill of Rights?
10 amendments added to the Constitution
Issue! Should states have equal representation or should it be based on population? Which option did we end up deciding on?
The Great Compromise!! Bicameral legislature with the senate based on queal representation and the house of representatives based on population.
When were the Articles ratified?
In 1781
James Madison took diligent notes on every debate and discussion that occurred.
What is it called when the powers of each branch are divided between a central government and local government?
Federalism
What is the difference between Federalists and Anti-federalists?
Anti-federalists were against the constitution, and federalists were for the constitution.
The 13 colonies won their independence from who?
Great Britain or King George poo poo head the third.
Who drafted the Articles of Confederation?
John Dickinson
George Washington!
You go, Glenn Coco!
What is it called when the Supreme Court is able to declare laws unconstitutional?
Judicial Review
Can you list all 10 amendments (bill of rights)?
1: Freedom of religion, speech, press, petition, assembly 2: the right to keep and bear arms 3: cant be required to quarter soldiers in time of peace 4: protected against unreasonable search and seizures 5: Right to due process 6: the right to a speedy and public trial 7: the right to trial by jury 8: no cruel and unusual punishment 9: reserves power to the people 10: reserves power to the states
What were the 4 problems with the Articles of Confederation?
1:Weak central government
2: Financial problems
3: Problems with foreign nations
4: Domestic problems