The Constitution government
what are some rights in the bill of rights
Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion, bare arms, voting
what was the main requirements to vote in the states
white men at the age of 21
How many States are needed to pass something
9
what is a depression
a period when economic activity slows and unemployment increases
What power does the federal government have?
tax, regulate trade control currency, raise army, declare war, pass laws
How many times has the Constitution been Amended
27
What is the difference between a democracy and a republic
a democracy is a system were people are in charge of a government where a republic is a system were people elect representatives to run the government
These articles stated that Congress could only do four things
conduct foreign affairs, maintain armed forces, borrow money, and issue currency
what was the compromise that finally made the Constitution
The Great Compromise
what is the Executive Branch
the branch that carries out the nations policies, and laws
three powers outline in the Constitutions
enumerated powers, Reserved powers, concurrent powers
What did States do to outline their government
make a constitution
What did the Articles of Confederation allow the government not to do?
impose taxes, force people in the army, and regulate trade
What was the Compromise that dealt with the slaves
the 3/5 Compromise
The representatives for the House of Representatives is determine by what
population size
what are the seven key principles in America
(1) popular sovereignty, (2) a republican form of government, (3) limited government, (4) federalism, (5) separation of powers, (6) checks and balances, and (7) individual rights.
Why did states not want a strong central government
they just wanted their freedom
what happen with the deal with Spain
south blocked the deal
what is the New Jersey plan
New Jersey plan
what is federalism
haring power between the federal and state governments
what are Implied powers
power not enumerated in the Constitution but suggested in its language
what did states do to limit their local governments?
limit the power a single office held
what is the Land Act
where settlers had to buy 320 acres for 2 dollars per acre, but only pay half then pay the rest over time
what is the Virginia Plan
James Madison
what is the Judicial Branch
where trials between states, issues with the Constitutions and federal laws