Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederations' major weakness was a lack of government _______
Power/Authority
Who was the president of the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington
Which group was in favor of ratifying the Consitution?
Federalists
Ability to prevent a bill from becoming a law.
Veto
This branch writes laws
Legislative
The AoC did not allow Congress to collect what?
Taxes
Which plan called for a bicameral legislature with representation by population?
Virginia
The Anti-Federalists feared what?
Too much power
This branch enforces laws
Executive
To select a person to fill a government position
Appointment
What were the Articles of Confederation
First attempt at American government
What was the name of the plan that solved the differences between the first two plans for a legislative branch?
Great Compromise
Official
A bill becomes a law after 2/3 of Congress approves it.
Veto Override
Declare a law or order as unconstitutional
Judicial Review
Under the Articles of Confederation, which essential protective power of government was missing?
National military
What aspect of the New Jersey Plan did the United States adopt, and for what chamber?
Equal representation for the Senate
What name was given to the essays written in support of the Constitution
Federalist Papers
Ability of the Senate to approve or deny presidential nominations
Advice & Consent
This branch interpret's laws
Judicial
What meeting was held to resolve the problems of the Articles of Confederation?
Constitutional Convention
What nickname did James Madison earn at only 25 years of age?
Father of the Constitution
When an amendment is proposed, ____ of Congress is needed to agree to pass it
Two-Thirds (2/3)
To charge an official with misconduct in office.
Impeachment