Articles of Confederation
How many branches of government were created under the Articles of Confederation?
One
Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?
¿Dónde se celebró la Convención Constitucional?
Philadelphia
What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
Preamble
How many branches of government were established by the U.S. Constitution?
3
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are known as the ____________.
Bill of Rights
Who held the most power under the Articles of Confederation?
Who was president of the Constitutional Convention?
¿Quién fue el presidente de la Convención Constitucional?
George Washington
What are the first three words of the Constitution?
We the people...
Legislative
What does ratify mean?
To approve
Under the Articles of Confederation, the Confederation Congress lacked the power to ____________ .
Collect taxes, enforce laws, regulate trade between the states
What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
¿Cuál fue el propósito de la Convención Constitucional?
To amend the Articles of Confederation
Para modificar los Artículos de la Confederación
Who is considered the Father of the Constitution?
James Madison
What are the 2 houses/chambers of Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
What are the five freedoms guaranteed by the first amendment?
Freedom of religion, assemble, press, petition, speech
An uprising led by farmers in Massachusetts which convinced many Americans that a stronger national government was needed.
Shays Rebellion
What compromise settled the debate over how states would be represented in Congress?
¿Qué compromiso resolvió el debate sobre cómo estarían representados los estados en el Congreso?
The Great Compromise
El gran compromiso
How can the Constitution be changed?
Through the Amendment process
Power is divided between 3 branches. Each branch has unique powers and responsibilities. This is known as the ________________.
Separation of Powers
Rights for the Accused - name one right listed in the Bill of Rights for people accused of a crime
Answers will vary
True or False - Under the Articles of Confederation, each state had equal representation in Congress.
True
What compromise decided how slaves would be counted towards population?
¿Qué compromiso decidió cómo se contabilizarían los esclavos en la población?
Three-Fifths Compromise
Compromiso de las tres quintas partes
A system of government where power is shared between a strong national government and state governments.
Federalism
Each branch of government can limit the power of the other branches. This is known as the system of _________________.
Checks and Balances
Why was the Bill of Rights considered a compromise?
To convince all states to ratify the Constitution