Guiding Principles
Articles & Such!
Structure:)
Constitutional Convention
Surprise!
100
People are the source of the governments power
Popular Sovereignty
100
Describes structure and powers of Congress
Article 1
100
What two elements of the constitution is Montesquieu known for?
Checks and Balances and Separation of Powers
100
What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
Fix the articles of confederation
100
The constitution allows government officials to be removed from office if they are found by congress to be guilty of crimes. This is an example of
Rule of Law
200
Each branch of government has some power over the other two branches
Checks and Balances
200
Outlines the ratification process of the U.S. Constitution
Article VII-Ratification
200
True or False:The Constitution continued the judicial system begun under the Articles of Confederation. Explain! **Daily Double**
False- AOC did not have a national judicial system
200
Which agreement at the Constitutional Convention concerned the way to represent enslaved persons in the House of Representatives?
Three-Fifths Compromise
200
Why did the Framers of the Constitution want to limit the power of the federal government? a.To keep taxes low b.To prevent wars c.To preserve the rights of the people d.To reserve more power for the president
c.To preserve the rights of the people
300
Power is divided between the states and the national government
Federalism
300
Which provision of the constitution resolves conflicts between the laws of a state and laws passed by the U.S. Congress? a.Bill of Rights b.Supremacy clause c.“necessary and proper” clause d.Concurrent powers clause
b.Supremacy clause
300
According to the Preamble, what is the first goal of the U.S. Constitution? a.“To preserve, protect, and defend the Union” b.“To end all disputes between states” c.“To form a more perfect union” d.“To satisfy the opinions of Mankind”
c.“To form a more perfect union”
300
Which statement below reflects the views of an Anti-Federalist? a.“I support ratification” b.“I fear a strong central government” c.“I oppose a bill of rights” d.“I demand a new Preamble”
b.“I fear a strong central government”
300
What are Reserved Powers? and what are Enumerated Powers? **Daily Double**
Reserved Powers-State Powers (Ex: Conduct Elections)/Enumerated Powers-Federal Powers (Ex: Make Money)
400
Powers held by both the state and federal governments, such as the powers to tax and set up courts, are called ________________ powers
Concurrent Powers
400
Addresses the relationship between federal and state governments
Article VI- Supremacy
400
What are the bill of rights? Name Amendments 2, 4, 7, & 8.
First 10 amendments (protect our individual rights) and ....
400
Part A. These essays promoted the U.S. constitution to the people. Part B. Who wrote them?
a.Federalists Papers b. Federalists
400
Name that amendment!
Name that Amendment!
500
Explain TWO examples on how the Legislative Branch can CHECK the Executive Branch
1. Can impeach the president 2. Can override veto 3. Can reject appointments 4. Can refuse to approve treaties
500
Which article describes the amending process? and Explain the most common way to amend the constitution (Hint: 2 Steps)
Article V- Amendments/Amending; Step 1: (Proposal) 2/3rd of BOTH houses of Congress must approve/ Step 2: (Ratification) 3/4th of the state legislatures have to approve
500
Based on the Legislative Branch: 1. What do we call our Legislative Branch? 2. What are the two houses called? 3. How does each house get its members? 4.Explain at least TWO powers the Legislative Branch has! **Daily Double**
1. Congress 2. House of Representatives and Senate 3. HOR (# is based on the population) Senate (2 members from each state) 4. Make money, declare war, pass laws, collect taxes, raise money for the military/navy
500
Explain TWO differences between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan AND HOW DID THEY RESOLVE THE ISSUE!
1. VP- bicameral, # based on population, 2. NJP- one house, equal representation, 2 member from each state, each state had 1 vote 3.Result: The Great Compromise
500
Explain three weaknesses of the AOC.
1. states had too much power 2. no executive or judicial branch 3. could NOT tax 4. needed all 13 states approval for any changes to the AOC
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