Articles of Confederation
The United States of America
Article 1
Created the name
Where did the constitutional convention take place?
Philadelphia - 1787
Which U.S. president is responsible for what is known as The New Deal?
FDR
Powers granted to the federal government
This article established Congress
Article 5 (V)
What does proportional representation mean?
The number of seats a state gets is proportionate to its population. Good for big states because they get more votes.
What was the purpose of the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) ?
New deal program that created jobs in public infrastucture , national parks, etc
What is John Calhoun known for?
"Positive good", he believed slavery was good for society because of the wealth it produced
Invited Canada to join the confederation
Article 11
What is the system consisting of two representing bodies (Senate and House of Representatives) known as?
Bicameral Legislature
What was the purpose of the NRA (National Recovery Administration)?
Established wages, fixed prices of goods, created protections for child labor
What are reserved powers?
Powers left to the states, under the 10th Amendment
This article ensures states have their own protected powers
Article 2
Which branch of government ratifies treaties?
Legislative
Where did the Dust Bowl take place?
Great Plains, 1930s
What constitutional amendment would protect you from cruel and unusual punishment?
Eigth Amendment
Stated that ALL states have to agree to change the articles, by congress
Article 13
What is known as exchanging political favors
Logrolling
What did South Carolina do in 1869?
Seceded from the union