Articles of Confederation
Which had more power under the Articles of Confederation: States or the Federal Government?
States
The Constitutional Convention was held here in 1787
Philadelphia
3/5 of a slave was counted for the purpose of taxation and representation
3/5 Compromise
Which amendment protects the freedom to own a weapon?
2nd Amendment
Each branch of the government helps to ensure that the other branches don’t become too powerful. They have some powers that evaluate the other branches.
Checks and Balances
What was the biggest issue with the Articles of Confederation?
Paying off debt, Preserving the Union, Raising an Army,
Paying off debt
This plan wanted representation in Congress to be only determined by population of a state.
Connecticut Plan, New Jersey Plan, Virginia Plan
Virginia Plan
The Commerce and Slave Trade Clause said that Congress would not tax state exports and the _______ trade would end in 1808.
slave
The first Amendment protects what? (RAPPS)
Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press, Speech
The legislative branch makes the laws, the executive branch enforces the laws, and the judicial branch interprets laws.
Separation of Powers
True
This plan wanted representation in Congress to be only determined by population of a state.
Connecticut Plan, New Jersey Plan, Virginia Plan
New Jersey Plan
Created a bicameral legislature with equal representation in the Senate and popular representation in the House
Great Compromise
This amendment Protects citizens from self-incrimination and double jeopardy.
5th Amendment
Congress makes federal laws for the whole country, while state governments make laws for their individual regions.
Federalism
What branch of government was included in the Articles of Confederation?
Legislative Branch
How many states were required to ratify the Constitution
9 (or 3/4 of the states)
The Supremacy Clause states that _________ is the supreme law of the land.
U.S. Constitution
Forbids bail amounts and fines being far more than the crime committed; it also protects against cruel and unusual punishment.
8th Amendment
The people exercise their power by voting for elected officials to represent them.
Popular Sovereignty
This event showed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and led to the Constitutional Convention
Shays' Rebellion
Known as the "Father of the Constitution"
James Madison
____________ means to approve the Constitution
Ratify
This amendment reserves powers that are not given to the U.S. government under the Constitution, to the people and the States.
10th Amendment
The government can only do what the laws and Constitution allow, so it doesn’t become too powerful or take away people’s rights.
Limited Government