Articles of Confederation and Weaknesses
What was the main issue with the Articles of Confederation? (Basic answers... not specifics)
It created a very weak central government.
What was the original goal of the meeting?
to fix the Articles of Confederation
Which branch makes the laws?
Bonus 100 Points: Who is apart of this branch?
Legislative
Bonus: Congress (House of Reps and Senate)
What is the purpose of checks and balances?
to keep one branch of government from becoming too powerful
What is the Preamble
The introduction of the US Constitution
Why couldn’t Congress collect taxes?
It could only ask states for money
What big decision did the delegates make?
to create a new government (US Constitution)
Which branch carries out (enforces) laws?
Bonus 200 Points: Who is apart of this branch?
Executive Branch
Bonus: President and Vice President
Give one example of checks and balances
The president can veto laws / Congress can override a veto / courts can declare laws unconstitutional
What are the first three words of the Preamble?
"We The People"
How many states did it take to pass a law?
9 out of 13 states
Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?
Philadelphia, PA
(Independence Hall)
Which branch interprets laws?
Bonus 300 points: Who is apart of this branch?
Judicial Branch
Bonus: Supreme Court
Why was the Bill of Rights added?
to protect people's freedoms
Why is the Preamble important? What does it do?
States the goals of the US Constitution.
How many states did it require to change a law?
13 out of 13 states.
Why were the meetings kept secret?
so delegates could speak freely
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
Why is separation of powers important?
It divides power so no one part controls everything
What does “secure the Blessings of Liberty” mean?
To protect freedom
What was the name of the farmer rebellion that showed the government was too weak
Shays' Rebellion
Who is called the “Father of the Constitution”?
James Madison
What are the two parts of Congress?
Daily Double: how are the amount of each determined?
House of Representatives (population) and the Senate (each state gets 2)
What is one power of Congress?
making laws or controlling money
What does “insure domestic Tranquility” mean?
To keep peace at home (USA)