Articles of Confederation
What government had the most power under the Articles of Confederation
State government
Who makes up the Executive Branch
President
VP
Cabinet
Who makes up the Judicial Branch
Supreme Court
Who makes up the Legislative Branch
Congress
What compromise did the Federalists and Anti-Federalists agree on
Bill of Rights
Rebellion that ended the Articles of Confederation
Shays Rebellion
Role of the executive branch
enforce or carry out laws
How long do Justices serve for
Life
Main Responsibility of the Legislative Branch
Make Laws
How many states needed to ratify the Consitution
9
List 3 weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
- No power to tax
- no power to enforce
- no courts
- Can't pay debt
Checks the Executive Branch has on other members
Veto laws
Appoint Justices
Role of the Judicial Branch
Interpret laws
How long do senators and representatives serve
Representatives- 2 years
Senators -6 years
Explain a Federalist argument for the Constitution
The constitution creates checks and balances to ensure the government isn't too powerful but is powerful enough to be effective
To amend the Articles of Confederation how many votes are needed?
13/13
Powers given to the government are considered _____ powers and powers received through the necessary and proper clause are _______ powers
Expressed powers
Implied Powers
If both the Federal and State governments can make courts. The power to make courts is a ____________ power
Concurrent
3 other powers the Legislative Branch has
Declare War
Regulate Currency
Ratify Treaties
Explain an Anti-Federalist argument against the Constitution
- No protections for the people
- president too strong, could be a king
- govt could over power the states
To pass a law you need _________ votes
9/13
Supreme law of the land is the ___________
Constitution
How does the Judicial Branch check both other branches of Government
Declare laws and executive actions unconstitutional
How does the Legislative Branch check BOTH the Judicial and Executive Branch
Override vetoes/ confirm appointments
Approve the size of Court / change the Constitution
Please list 5 rights the Bill of Rights gives you from 5 different amendments