Articles of Confederation
this document was the United States first attempt at government
Articles of Confederation
What is the introduction paragraph of the Constitution called?
Preamble
Who or what is the head of the Legislative Branch?
Congress
Who or what is the head of the Executive Branch?
The President
Who or what is head of the Judicial Branch?
Supreme Court
What ONE WORD would best characterize the Articles of Confederation?
WEAK
What year was the Constituion signed?
1787
What two groups make up Congress?
House of Repesentatives and Senate
What is the most years a President can ever be in office?
8 years,
2 terms, 4 years each term
The power to Declare laws Unconstitutional
Judicial Review/Supreme Court
The Articles of Confederation was created during which international conflict?
the American Revolutionary War
What are changes to the Constitution called?
Amendments
What is the main job of the Legislative branch?
To make laws, impose taxes, declares war
What is the main job of the Executive Branch?
Enforce the Laws
What is the main job of the Judicial Branch?
Interpret the Laws
How many states (once colonies) took part in the Articles of Confederation?
all 13
The people that supported the Constitution were called:
Federalists or AntiFederalists
Federalists
Name one other job of the Legislative branch...
Impeach the president, Power of the Purse, declares war,
Name one other job of the Executive Branch?
Direct the Military, approves or vetos bills, makes the Federal budget, Declares war,
What is one other job of the Judicial Branch?
Decide if laws follow the Constitution, decide court cases, settle cases between states
1. could not tax
2. could not have an army
3. no executive branch
4. no judicial branch
Change to a Constitution
What is an Amendment?
The division of Powers in several states
What is Federalism?
How many members does the senate have?
100 members
How long of a term does a senate serve?
6 years