Colonial America
How many colonies were created by Great Britain along the Eastern Coast of the present day US.
13
What are two powers NOT given to the US government under the Articles of Confederation.
answers vary: No power to tax, no power to fund military, no power to settle trade disputes between states, etc.
The Framers of the new US government met in Philadelphia at the _____________ _________ to amend the Articles of Confederation.
Constitutional Convention.
How many Amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
A government in which citizens rule through elected representatives.
Republic
The American colonies could be divided into three distinct regions; what are they?
New England, Middle Colonies, Southern Colonies.
In order pass laws, the Articles required x/13 states. In order to amend laws, the Articles required x/13 states.
9/13, 13/13
The three branches of government are an example of this constitutional Principle.
Separation of Powers
What are the two early political parties which disagreed about the power of the Government?
Federalists and Anti-Federalists
A legislature with two separate lawmaking chambers or houses.
Bicameral
Many early Americans came to the United States in search of _____________ ______________
Religious Freedom
Briefly explain why the Articles of Confederation were made intentionally weak.
Answers Vary; Must include Great Britain's abuse of power in some way.
What are the three branches of Government under the US constitution? What does each do?
Legislative - Writes Laws
Executive - Carries out Laws
Judicial - Interprets Laws
The Father of the Constitution
James Madison
A settlement of a dispute by each party giving up some demands to meet in the middle.
Compromise
Two groups which came to the Americas seeking religious freedom are:
Puritans and Pilgirms (Quakers, Catholics)
One Reason colonists believed Great Britain was taking away their rights was the Stamp Act and other such laws; this led to the slogan "No _____________ without ________________"
No Taxation without Representation
Each Branch of Government has powers over the others. What is this constitutional principle called?
Checks and Balances
Which amendment gives americans the right to Free Speech, to Assemble, to practice Religion, to free Press, and to Petition the Government?
First Amendment
Sharing power between the federal and state governments
Federalism
This institution was brought to America in the year 1619; primarily it was used in the south because of the need for a labor supply.
Slavery
This major rebellion occurred in the New United States; it demonstrated the large problems with the Articles of Confederation.
Shays Rebellion
Where did the Framers believe that a government got its power from? What is this constitutional principle called?
The people; Popular Sovereignty
Federalism
A change, correction or improvement added to a document.
Amendment