The Articles
This article explains the ratification process
What is Article 7?
Why'd the write the Federalist Papers?
To convince the states (mostly NY) to ratify the Constitution
This banned alcohol.
What is the 18th Amendment?
Which of the words below describes equality in a democracy?
equal opportunity
Which of the following best describes an autocracy?
What is 'the power is in the hands of one person'.
How do you ratify an amendment once passed by Congress?
What is by 3/4s of the states approving it?
What is executive power?
the power to execute (carry out) the law
This article includes the Judicial Branch
What is Article III?
This Federalist Paper dealt with the need for an energetic executive.
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This gave 18-year-olds the right to vote
What is the 26th Amendment?
What were the failures of the Articles (2)
1. No executive
2. Couldn't Tax
3. NO court system
4. No army
The Americans with Disabilities Act is an example of an ____
unfunded mandate
Which basic principle of the Constitution means that government can govern only with the consent of the governed?
What is legislative power?
The power to make the law
This article sets of the Legislative Branch
What is Article I?
This Federalist Paper dealt with why we were setting up a republic and not a direct democracy.
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This protects against 'double jeopardy'
What is the 5th Amendment?
In which governmental system are all key powers given to the central government?
unitary system
Give an argument against the Constitution.
What is a) it did not mention God, 2) had no Bill of Rights, and 3) States could not print money.
The government gives the states large sums of money to carry out projects inside the state. which type of grant would the state prefer?
What are block Grants?
What is judicial power?
the power to interpret the law
This article sets up the Executive Branch
What is Article II?
This Federalist Paper explained why judges should be given life tenure.
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This allows women to vote.
What is the 19th Amendment?
How are differences usually settled in a democracy?
compromise
Which leader is known as “The Father of the Constitution”?
Who is James Madison?
How are Amendments made?
What is by 2/3 of Congress?
What does majority mean?
One more than half
This article explains the amendment process
What is Article V?
This Federalist Paper explained that the multiple branches, checks and balances, and federalism would keep the government from getting too much power.
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This outlawed slavery
What is the 13th Amendment?
In which type of government is power divided between a central government and several local governments?
What is a 'federal government'?
On which point did the Virginia and New Jersey plans disagree?
What is how the states should be represented in Congress (by population or equally)?
How did the courts get the power of judicial review?
What is the decision in Marbury v Madison?
What does plurality mean
the most