Article of Confederation & Constitutional Convention
Which plan for representation in congress wanted a two house legislature based on population?
Virginia Plan
This amendment granted the right to bear arms
2nd Amendment
What is Federalism?
The division of power between Federal and State governments
These people wanted a strong central government and wanted the Constitution to be ratified
Federalists
What does the legislative branch do?
make (passes) laws
What compromise decided how slaves would be counted for representation?
Three-fifths compromise
What amendment gave the right to not quarter soldiers?
3rd Amendment
Powers that only the federal government has are called
Delegated or enumerated
This system was put into place to prevent on branch from becoming too powerful
Checks and Balances
What is the President's group of advisors called?
The Cabinet
What was the Great Compromise?
There would be a 2 house legislature- with one house based on population and the other house based on equal representation
This amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures
4th
Powers that only the states have are called
Reserved Powers
This system was put into place to elect the president and vice president
Electoral college
How long is a Senator's term?
6 years
Give two of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
1. No president
2. Couldn't tax
3. Too weak to solve problems
4. Couldn't force people to join the military
5. couldn't regulate interstate trade
6. Couldn't make treaties
7. Changes required a unanimous vote
This amendment protects people from self-incrimination
5th
Name two concurrent powers
borrow money, build roads, tax, provide for the public welfare, criminal justice, charter banks
Anti Federalists insisted that in order for them to ratify the constitution, this had to be added
Bill of Rights
What fraction of votes are needed in Congress to override a presidential veto?
2/3 vote in both houses
What led to Shay's Rebellion?
Famer's could not pay their debts and their land was being taken away
List all the rights of the 1st Amendment in RAPPS format.
Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press, Speech
Name 3 Delegated powers
Declaring War, coining money, establish a postal system, create an army, regulate interstate & foreign trade, make treaties & foreign policy
Our government is based on this principle which means the people have the power
Popular sovereignty
Which branch can declare laws unconstitutional?
Judicial Branch