Articles of Confed.
Which of the following was a "success" under the Articles of Confederation?
1. created a strong national government
2. established the post office
3. brokered the Great Compromise
2
Federalism
What Federalists wanted.
stronger national government
He set the all-time highest grossing tour record with his 2019 "Divide" tour.
Ed Sheeran
Concluding the World War I, President Wilson signed the Treaty of Versailles. It was later disapproved by Congress. This historical example is an example of
Checks & Balances
The event, considered as the "last straw" or "tip of the iceberg", that put the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation on full display
Shays Rebellion
The tally of an enslaved person, in percentage form, that were to be counted towards a state's population
60% (3/5)
The total number of these was 85
At only 17 in 2019, this artist was the first person born in the 2000's to have a number one album in the U.S.
Billie Eilish
Borrowed from Montesquieu, the idea to create 3 branches of government with different powers.
Separation of powers
One of its few successes, this established the process by which territories could become states
Northwest Ordinance of 1787
Not a part of the original Constitution, it was added later, and finally made most Anti-federalists happy
the Bill of Rights (list of rights)
Most Anti-federalists feared a strong, national government. They were happy when this was finally added.
The Bill of Rights
What American singer has been awarded the highest number of VMA's and the highest number of Grammy's awarded to a female. She also performed in 2022 her Best Song nomination, "Be Alive", at the Academy Awards.
Beyonce
Clause that states no law may conflict with the U.S. Constitution.
Supremacy Clause
Between 1781-1787, under the Articles of Confederation, the federal government was very weak. This time frame is known/studied as the __________ Period.
Critical
New Jersey Plan, bicameral, Great Compromise and Virginia Plan
Great Compromise - creation of a two-house legislature
"If men were angels, no government would be necessary..., the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to control the governed; and the next place, oblige it to control itself". This quote is attributed to which Federalist?
James Madison
Which American pop singer is the only solo artist to have won three Grammy Awards for Album of the Year?
Taylor Swift
Reserved powers are for the _________.
Delegated powers are for the _________ government.
_________ powers are shared
2. national
3. Concurrent
State 4 weaknesses under the Articles of Confederation
2. no judiciary (judicial branch)
3. didn't have the power to tax
4. couldn't regulate trade
5. couldn't enforce laws
6. changes to the Articles had to be unanimous
It's the minimum number of electoral votes needed to become President. Sometimes they don't even need the most popular vote.
270
MUSIC & AVENGERS
Which member of the Avengers had a brief stint as a pop star?
Brie Larson
Born Montero Lamar Hill, this artist had a breakout single in 2019 that remained #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 for 19 weeks. By what name is this artist better known?
Lil Nas X
The judicial branch ______________ the law.
The executive branch _______________ the law.
The legislative branch ________________ the law
1. interprets
2. enforces; carries out
3. makes