Lesson 1
What was the name of America’s first plan for government?
Articles of Confederation
How many branches of government did the new U.S. Constitution have?
3
What is the role of the Executive Branch?
Put laws into effect and make sure they were obeyed
Who were the federalists?
People who supported the new Constitution and a strong central government
What was the only branch of government the Articles of Confederation had?
Legislative
What is the role of the Judicial Branch?
Interpret laws and make sure the laws followed the Constitution
Why did the authors of the Constitution set up a system called “Checks and balances”
To prevent one branch from becoming too powerful
Who were the Anti-Federalists?
They supported the Articles of Confederation
What is the role or job of the Legislative Branch?
make laws
In May 1787, why did the delegates return to Philadelphia for a meeting?
Their goal was to form a stronger government
True or false: The Executive branch can choose Supreme Court Justices and other federal judges.
True
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th
Why was the government under the Articles of Confederation weak?
It gave too much power to the states
What was the Great Compromise?
It gave all states the same number of senators but different numbers of representatives
True or false: The Legislative branch approves judges chosen by the president
What does the Bill of Rights guarantee?
Basic rights for all citizens
What was Shays’ Rebellion?
A farmers’ uprising in Massachusetts
What did the Three-Fifths Compromise decide?
Three out of five enslaved people would be counted for population and taxes
What is one similarity and one difference between the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution?
answers may vary
Why was there a debate over the Constitution?