Debating the Constitution
The name of the group who supported the Constitution, and the name of the group that opposed it
What is the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists?
America's first constitution, ratified in 1781
What is the Articles of Confederation?
A structure of the federal government was created and divided into three branches to ensure that the government would not have too much power and turn into an absolute monarchy like with Britain. The name of the three branches
What is the legislative, executive, and judicial branch?
Specific powers granted to the federal government and each of its branches
What is Limited government?
This was needed to ratify the Constitution
What is 9/13 state conventions to approve?
A government based on the Natural Rights philosophy while still being able to put down rebellions were discussed as part of this issue in 1787
What is individual liberty and stability?
Unfair taxation and loss of farm lands led to this
What is Shay's Rebellion?
The Constitution was a political turning point because it allowed what to have power over the states?
What is a strong, central government?
One branch can limit the powers of the other branch
What are checks and balances?
Brutus I outlines an argument against ratification citing these two clauses in the Constitution
What are 'necessary and proper' and 'supremacy'?
The compromise made on this issue left a terrible burden for future generations
What is Slavery?
After this victory, it became evident that America needed its own stable, strong central government
What is independence from Great Britain?
To accomplish the goal of 'providing for the common defense' Congress was granted military powers, name three.
What is declare war, raise and equip an army and navy, funding control of the military, Senate approve treaties?
Established in Articles I, II and III of the Constitution
What is Separation of powers?
Madison warns of factions in Fed #10, how can they be controlled?
What is remove the causes or through a large republic?
Representation was a debated issue at the Constitutional Convention, this compromise settled this debate
What is the "Great" Compromise?
This document set the principles of the just and fair government that as recommended by John Locke
What is the Declaration of Independence?
To deal with the economic issues in 1787, certain economic powers were granted to Congress, name three.
What is coining money, regulating interstate trade, regulating foreign trade, borrowing money
The sharing of power between the national government and state governments
What is Federalism?
Madison writes in Fed #10 the greatest cause for factions which is
What is the unequal distribution of wealth?
The issue of voter eligibility was settled by this compromise
What is allowing states to conduct elections
This would break up if the Articles of Confederation were not amended or replaced
What is the Union?
The Constitution was also a turning point because it gave individual rights and protection. Most of these protections are contained here.
What is the Bill of Rights?
The power of the courts to rule laws unconstitutional
What is Judicial Review
In Fed #51 Madison outlines two principles of the Constitution to protect against tyranny
What are separation of powers and checks and balances?