TERMS
What were the Articles of Confederation?
First form of government
You are from a smaller state like Rhode Island and you come up with a plan that can benefit your state. What plan do you want to put in action?
New Jersey plan
How many branches of government are established by the Constitution?
three
What is the Three-Fifths Compromise?
This compromise allowed southern states to count slaves as three-fifths of a person for the purpose of representation in Congress.
What city hosted the Constitutional Convention?
Philadelphia
What were the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
Couldn’t levy taxes, too much state power, no direct democracy
A new law is passed to reduce pollution and protect public health. Which purpose of government does this reflect?
Promote general welfare
What year was the Constitution written?
1787
What is the debate between Federalism and Anti-Federalism?
This debate over whether the central government or individual states should hold more power was one of the major issues during the drafting of the Constitution.
Which founding father is known as the “Father of the Constitution”?
James Madison
What did the Constitutional Convention do?
Decided to get rid of AOC & make the Constitution
Congress declares war on another country after an attack. Which purpose of government is being fulfilled?
Provide for the common defense
What did the Constitution do that the Articles of Confederation couldn’t?
Stronger central government (stronger unity)
Who were the Anti-Federalists?
This group of individuals strongly opposed the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, fearing it gave too much power to the federal government.
How many states were required to ratify the Constitution for it to go into effect?
Nine
What was one Core Conflict & Compromise?
Distrust of strong central government (conflict) ,Small state fear of larger states: VIrginia plan, New Jersey plan, Great Compromise , State representation in Congress , Regulation of trade ,Farmers had differing levels of fear & distrust in govt. ,Fear by states with small populations overwhelmed by larger states ,States wanted govt. to have varying degrees of power to regulate trade, Farmers had differing opinions on how to elect president
A judge ensures that everyone involved in a case is treated fairly. Which purpose of government is reflected?
Establish Justice
What is the 19th Amendment?
This amendment, ratified in 1920, granted women the right to vote in the United States.
What is the Bill of Rights?
The lack of this specific set of protections was a major criticism of the original U.S. Constitution, leading to the adoption of the first ten amendments.
This amendment, ratified in 1920, granted women the right to vote in the United States.
What is the 19th Amendment?
What was one of the 6 purposes of the American Government?
Form a more Perfect Union
Establish Justice
Insecure Domestic Tranquility
Provide for the Common Defense
Promote General Welfare
Secure the Blessings of Liberty
A public rally advocating for freedom of speech is allowed without interference. Which purpose of government does this protect?
Secure the blessings of liberty
How does the Constitution address the issue of slavery in its original text?
The three-fifths compromise
What is the Great Compromise (or Connecticut Compromise)?
This dispute over how to fairly allocate representation in Congress was resolved with a bicameral legislature, with one house based on population and the other on equal representation.
What is the Constitutional Convention?
In this year, delegates convened in Philadelphia to address weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation, resulting in the drafting of a new governing document.