The Bill of Rights
The year the Bill of Rights was ratified.
What is 1791?
This group argued that a bill of rights was necessary to protect individual freedoms from government abuse of power.
Who are the Anti-Federalists?
This branch has the power to declare laws that have been passed by congress unconstitutional.
What is the Judical Branch?
These powers are specificallly listed in the Consitution and granted to the federal government. Ex: the power to coin money.
What are enumerated powers?
This was the first consitution of the United States, creating a loose confederation of the states.
What is the Articles of the Confederation?
This amendment ensures that no one can be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.
What is the 5th amendment?
The main concerns of the Anti-Federalists regarding the constitution.
What is the fear of a strong central government and no individual rights protection?
This group approves presidential appointments and judges to make sure that the executive branch is properly checked.
What is the Senate?
These powers are shared by the federal and state government, such as the power to tax and build roads.
What are concurrent powers?
Under the Articles, this branch was non-existent. (Hint: No executive leader)
What is the Executive Branch?
This amendment prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishment.
What is the 8th Amendment?
These essays, written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay to promote the ratification of the U.S Constitution.
What are the Federalist Papers?
This power allows the president to refuse to sign a bill into law, preventing it from passing.
What is veto power?
These powers are not explicitly stated in the constitution but necessary for the government to carry out its duties. Ex: power to create a national bank.
What are implied powers?
This weakness from the Articles of Confederation left the central government unable to raise money through taxes.
What is no power to levy taxes?
The Amendment that has the right to bear arms in it.
What is the 2nd Amendment?
This federalist argued that a strong central government would prevent the rise of factions in his federalist 10.
Who is James Madison?
This branch can override a presidential veto with a 2/3 majority in the House and Senate.
What is the Legislative Branch?
The authority granted to the president to negotiate and sign treaties, with senate approval.
What are executive powers?
This was the first state to propose the need for a new constitution, leading to the constitutional convention in 1787.
What is Virginia?
These Amendments protect rights.
What is civil rights and individual liberties?
The 1788 event where key states debated the points of the U.S. Constitution, with federalists pushing for ratification and the anti-federalists voicing concerns.
What is the ratification convention?
What is Marbury V. Madison?
These powers are only used by the federal government and include the power to declare war and regulate interstate commerce.
What are exculsive powers?
Under the Articles of Confederation, this power was given to congress, though it was ineffective due to no enforcement.
What is the power to make treaties and alliances?