Articles of Confederation
States
What is a direct democracy?
Executive Branch- President
Legislative Branch- congress
Judicial Branch- Supreme Court
What amendment eliminates bias when selecting a jury?
Amendment 6
How many branches of government did the Articles of Confederation have?
One
What is a Represtative Democracy?
People vote on politicians or representatives to help make laws and run a nation.
What does establish justice mean?
establish fairness
What is a bicameral legislature?
The legislative branch has two groups, Senate and House of Representatives. Senate is not based on population by House of Representatives are.
What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
What was the one branch of government from the Articles of Confederation called?
Congress
What is a monarchy?
A government run by one person, usually hereditary.
What does "ensure domestic tranquility" mean?
ensure peace among the nation
What is the New Jersey Plan? What is the Virginia Plan?
New Jersey Plan: Each state would get the same number of representatives.
Virginia Plan: Each state would get representatives based on population.
Amendment 4
States could create their own tax laws, as long as it didn't interfere with national agreements. However, state tax laws eventually led to which rebellion?
Shay's Rebellion
What is a tyranny?
What does "provide for the common defense" mean?
the federal government protects citizens from other nations that could be a threat.
What was the Connecticut Compromise?
Compromise made by the framers to allow for both the Senate and the House of Representatives in the Legislative Branch.
Amendment 10
As outlined in the Articles of Confederation, name one power states did NOT have.
Power to declare war on other nations
form separate alliances with other nations
be in agreement with other states without congressional consent
As a result of the United States not wanting a monarchy, which group of people began writing the Articles of Confederation?
Help foster good fortune, happiness and health
According to Article VI of the constitution, who has supreme law over the land?
Federal Government
What amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishments for citizens?
Amendment 8