Articles of Confed
Which founding father expressed discontent with the Articles of Confederation and wrote the Federalist papers?
James Madison
The system in place that keeps one branch of government from becoming to powerful.
Checks and Balances
Name the three branches of government.
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
The Bill of Rights refers to what amendments?
The first 10
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Brutus No. agreed or disagreed with the Articles of Confederation?
Disagreed
You can't be charged with a crime if the crime was not against the law at the time that it was committed.
Ex Post Facto Laws
Who is responsible for executing laws?
The president (executive branch)
What are 3 rights protected within the first amendment?
Religion, petition, speech, press, assembly
Stanford
This event highlighted the weak military might and the inability of the federal government to tax the public under the Articles of Confederation.
Shay's Rebellion
A system of government that is highlighted by representing the people it serves.
Republic
Name one power/ability of each branch of government.
Legislative: Ratify treaties, Power of purse, levy taxes, declare war, ect.
Executive: Appoint officials, meet with foreign dignitaries, state of the union, etc.
Judicial: Can hear any and all types of case and judge them on constitutionality (Except impeachment)
The 8th amendment protects against...
excessive fine and bail, also cruel and unusual punishment
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Explain the reasoning behind the creation and structure of the Articles of Confederation.
This proposal wanted to establish a bicameral style of government that would benefit the larger states.
Virginia plan
How old must you be to serve in the house of representatives?
25 years old
Which amendment protects against double jeopardy and self incrimination amongst other things?
5th
This graffiti artist is well known for his impromptu art, yet nobody knows his/her/their real name.
Banksy
James Madison hoped that the Articles of Confederation would be fixed at this convention. However they were not.
Annapolis Convention
A person that supports a stronger centralized government.
Federalist
If the senate vote is split how is the tiebreaker decided?
The Vice President gets to cast the tie breaking vote.
To protect the rights of the people that are unlisted within the constitution.
A celebration of an English Duke may have been instrumental in the creation of this dish, but viewers of Hell's Kitchen know it from the show.
Beef Wellington