Vocabulary
Vocab
Important People
Constitution
Constitution 2
100
What does the word veto mean?
to cancel
100
What does the word ratify mean?
to approve
100
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
100
Who had the most power under the Articles of Confederation?
states
100
Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
the President
200
What is the Preamble?
Introduction to the constitution
200
What were the Articles of Confederation?
first form of government
200
Who was Alexander Hamilton?
He was a federalist. He helped write the federalist papers which helped convince people to support the Constitution.
200
How many states needed to approve the Constitution for it to become law?
9
200
Every _________ enslaved people would be counted as ________ citizens.
5, 3
300
What is an amendment? Why did the writers allow for them?
addition to the Constitution; because society would change over time
300
What is the Bill of Rights?
The first ten amendments to the Constitution
300
What was James Madison's nickname?
Father of the Constitution
300
Congress can override the President's veto by ______ vote.
2/3
300
Why did the framers make the Constitution a "Living Document"?
so it could change over time with a changing society
400
What is the difference between a Federalist and Antifederalist?
a federalist supported a strong government, but an antifederalist was against it
400
Describe the system of checks and balances. What was the purpose.
Each branch of government checks the actions of the others. The purpose is so no branch has too much power.
400
Who was Daniel Shays? Describe his rebellion.
farmer from MA - he made a protest against taxes
400
When and where did the Constitutional Convention take place? What was the purpose of it?
Philadelphia - 1787 to change the Articles of Confederation
400
What is the task like of amending the Constitution?
2/3 of both the Senate and House have to vote
500
Describe the Great Compromise. Why were both small and large states happy with it?
The Great Compromise created two houses. The Senate would have 2 members from each state, but the House of Rep. would have members dependent upon population. Large and small states were happy because they both got what they wanted.
500
Describe the difference between the Virginia and New Jersey plans.
Virginia - elected delegates based upon population - larger states had more representation New Jersey - gave equal power to all states
500
What impact did Roger Sherman have in history relating to the Constitution?
He suggested the Great Compromise - two houses of government which is still the system we use today
500
Describe the 3 branches of government.
Legislative -Congress - creates laws Executive - President - carries out laws Judicial - court system - decide if laws have been broken
500
What were two of the powers the federal government was given that the states were not?
coin money, make treaties, declare war
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