Articles of Confederation
What is a Confederation?
When power belongs to the state governments instead of a national government.
What does the word "union" mean?
United
List what each branch does with laws.
Legislative:
Executive:
Judicial:
Legislative: Makes laws
Executive: Carries out/enforces/executes laws
Judicial:Interprets/judges/evaluates laws
What does "checks and balances" mean?
A system where each branch checks the power of one another so one branch doesn't become too powerful
The House of Representatives has a lot of people because representation is NOT based on each state getting an equal voice, instead representation is based on...
Population
What is a unitary government?
Power belongs to the national government (weak state governments)
What does "tranquility" mean?
Peace
What houses make up Congress?
The Senate and the House of Representatives
What is a veto?
When a president cancels out a law made by Congress
How many Senators does each state get?
2
What is the type of government where power is shared between the national government and state governments?
Federal
What does "posterity" mean?
Future generations (children/ancestors)
What group in our national government has nine people that serve for life?
The Supreme Court
What is a power the President uses to try to make laws himself instead of relying on Congress?
What can Congress do if a President vetoes a law that they made?
Get 2/3 support and override his veto.
The national government under the Articles only had this branch:
A Legislative Branch (Congress)
What does "domestic" mean?
What group advises the President?
The Cabinet
What is Judicial Review?
When the Supreme Court declares a law or executive order constitutional or unconstitutional.
What is a change to the Constitution called?
An amendment
In order for Congress to pass any laws under the Articles, how many states had to agree?
All 13 of them.
What is the phrase "a more perfect union" referring to?
How the founders wanted a better government than what they had previously under the Articles of Confederation.
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435
What is impeachment?
When Congress charges the President with a crime, NOT removing him from office.
What list was added to the Constitution after it was ratified?
The Bill of Rights