The Articles of Confederation
The Road to the Constitution
The Constitution I
The Constitution II
Ratification
100
This word refers to the independence of a state
Sovereignty
100
This rebellion showed Americans that the Articles of Confederation government had to change.
Shays' Rebellion
100
Congress is known as this branch of our government.
The Legislative Branch.
100
If the president doesn’t like a bill, he/she can do this to it.
Veto it.
100
This many states needed to ratify the Constitution in order to make it binding law.
9
200
This power was missing from the Articles of Confederation government; it made it difficult for the government to do much of anything
The power to tax
200
Merchants were angry because farmers pressured the state legislatures to do this.
To erase debts.
200
This power of Congress has not been officially exercised since World War II.
Declaring war.
200
If Congress believes the president is acting in a criminal way, they can begin this process.
The impeachment process.
200
This group did not want the Constitution ratified.
Anti-Federalists
300
This group of people showed Americans that the Confederation government could not protect American trade abroad.
The Barbary Pirates
300
This group of people believed that a stronger central government was needed in America.
Federalists.
300
Concerning the military, the president has the responsibility to be this.
The Commander in Chief.
300
If the Supreme Court believes that a law is unconstitutional, then it can do this to the law.
Use judicial review.
300
These TWO men were famous for their opposition to the Constitution.
Sam Adams, Patrick Henry, etc.
400
This number of states needed to agree before the rules of the Article of Confederation government could be changed (amended)
All of them! (14)
400
This group of people wanted state capitals far inland and away from wealthy merchants.
Farmers
400
The president is required to give this speech to Congress from time to time, usually once a year.
The State of the Union address.
400
If Congress believes that the president is misusing the military, it can use this power to stop him/her.
"The power of the purse".
400
Which two states ratified the Constitution after 9 had already ratified it?
New York and Virginia
500
This act was the one positive achievement of the Articles of Confederation government.
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787
500
This economic problem related to prices severely damaged the American economy before the Constitution was ratified
Inflation
500
This power officially licenses people to be pirates.
Letters of Marque and Reprisal.
500
The Senate’s check and balance ability is...
confirming and not confirming presidential appointments (they also try the president during impeachments).
500
What ultimately convinced most Anti-Federalists to support the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
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