Articles of Confederation
What was the nation’s first plan of government?
Break away from British
In what city did the Constitutional Convention take place?
Cheyenne
What is the first part (opening statement) of the Constitution called?
The constito
Which branch makes the laws?
Executive
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The first 10 amendments
Under the Articles, who had more power—states or national government?
The counties
Who is known as the “Father of the Constitution”?
George wahsington
What is the system that divides power between the federal and state governments called?
Feudalism
Which branch enforces the laws?
Judical
Which amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition?
5th amendment
What event showed the Articles were too weak to keep order?
What was the main purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
To eat a family dinner
How many articles are in the Constitution?
Six seven
Which branch interprets the laws?
Legislative
Which amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?
10th Amendment
Why couldn’t Congress tax under the Articles?
What compromise created a two-house Congress?
The compromise of Wyoming
What system prevents one branch from becoming too powerful?
Sugars and phosphates
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
Someone in charge of the millitary
Which amendment gives the right to a fair, speedy public trial?
50th Amendment
Name one major weakness of the Articles of Confederation.
They could jail people but no probaiton
What compromise dealt with counting enslaved people for representation?
The eight fourths compromise
What do we call powers shared by both the federal and state governments?
Convection powers
What is the power of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional called?
Outlaw
Which amendment says powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or the people?
250th Amendment