Articles of Confederation
Federalists vs. Antifederalists
Branches of Government
Constitutional Convention
Amendments
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What was the name of our first US Constitution?
Articles of Confederation
100
This group supported the new Constitution.
Federalists
100
List the 3 branches of government.
1. Judicial 2. Legislative 3. Executive
100
What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
Revise of the Articles of Confederation
100
What right allows freedom of religion, speech, assembly?
First Amendment
200
Under the Articles of Confederation, how many votes did each state have?
One
200
Define ratify.
To vote; come to an agreement; decision process
200
What two groups make up congress?
House of Representatives & Senate
200
Which plan suggested we have 3 branches of government?
Virginia Plan
200
Using testimony provided by an adult witness, the police obtain a search warrant and come to Nathaniel’s house to search his room for a sling shot used to break windows in the neighborhood. Is the search legal? According to which amendment?
Yes. 4th Amendment
300
List at least 3 legislative power limitations.
1. dealing with foreign nations and Native Americans outside the 13 states. 2. making laws 3. declaring war 4. coining or borrowing money 5. running a postal service
300
Why did federalists leaders support the new constitution?
Provided a strong central government.
300
List 3 powers of Congress.
1. make laws 2. collect taxes 3. coin money 4. establish post offices 5. fix standard weights and measures 6. declare war
300
Why did small states oppose the Virginia Plan?
Larger states would have an advantage because they would have more representatives.
300
Mr. Jones has been in jail for 10 years waiting for his trial to begin. His attorney claims he should be set free. Should he? According to which amendment? Why?
Yes. Amendment 8 - cruel and UNUSUAL punishment
400
Describe a strength of the Articles of Confederation.
1. gained independence from 2. established rules for settling new lands. Ex. Land Ordinance of 1785 or NW Ordinance of 1787
400
Why did anti-federalists oppose the new Constitution?
1. weakened the state power 2. no bill of rights 3. President could repeatedly be reelected
400
Explain the main duties of the executive branch of government.
Carry out the laws and run the affairs of the national government.
400
Explain the Great Compromise?
Legislative branch would be divided into 2 houses. The number of House of Representatives would be based on populations and each state would have 2 senators per state.
400
The barracks at the U.S. Army base is overcrowded. Eric’s mother tells him that the U.S. Army has ordered her to let soldiers stay in his room. Eric says, “No way.” Can the U.S. Army make them do this? According to what Amenment? Explain.
No. 3rd Amendment - protects agains the quatering of troops in people's home.
500
List at least 2 weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
1. only had one branch of government 2. no authority to regulate trade or collect taxes 3. could not protect land from foreign occupancy 4. could not stop public unrest as show in Shay's Rebellion 5. limited a central government 6. only had one vote per state 7. Congress could not enforce laws 8. Did not have a Bill of Rights
500
Why was Massachusetts and Virginia important to the ratification debate?
Anti-federalists wanted Massachussets to vote against the new Constitution because opposition was strong where Shays' Rebelellion occurred. Virginia was large and powerful. If it rejected the Constitution, New York and others states would likely follow.
500
What is the most important power of a supreme court justice?
Decide what the Constitution means.
500
Why were northerners upset with the 3/5 Compromise?
1. enslaved people were not allowed to vote 2. put the South at a slight advantage because it would increase the number of representatives for the South.
500
Give at least 3 reasons why the 18th Amendment was repealed in 1933? Use evidence from our class discussion to support your answer.
1. drinking increased amongst citizens 2. people sold alcohol anyway 3. good citizens ignored the law 4. respect for the law declined 5. crime increased 6. more law breakers
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