The Articles of Confederation
What was one weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
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Could not tax citizens.
Could not declare war.
Did not have a president.
One vote per a state.
Could not make laws about trade.
Could not have an army without the states permission.
Why was the constitution written?
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The Articles of Confederation here to weak and they need a new plan of government.
What plan wanted representation based on population?
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The Virginia Plan
Which branch of government makes the laws?
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The Legislative Branch
What is an amendment?
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A change or addition to a written document.
Why was the first U.S. government so weak?
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Americans where afraid to give their new government to much power.
The Constitution was signed at the end of what?
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The Constitutional Convention.
What plan what wanted each state to have one vote?
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The New Jersey Plan
Which branch of government enforces the laws?
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The Executive Branch
What does Amendment 3 say you can not be forced to do?
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House soldiers in your home.
What is a confederation?
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An alliance or organization with limited authority over its members.
Name one way James Madison contributed to written the constitution.
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Called for the meeting.
Leading member.
Kept detailed record of all the debates.
Know as the "Father of the Constitution."
What two houses of congress where created with the Great Compromise.
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The Senate and The House of Representatives
Which branch of government interprets and applies the laws?
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The Judicial Branch
All ten amendments are designed to do one of three things. These three things are:
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Grant, Prohibit or Protect
Who had more power in the Articles of Confederation?
The National Government or The State Government
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The State Government
In a __________________, the ultimate power of government is given to the people.
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Democracy
In the Three-Fifths Compromise, three-fifths of who where counted in the southern population?
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Slaves
Which level of government has the right to maintain an army?
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The Federal Government
Explicit rights in the constitution are ….
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Listed and explained exactly as they are meant to be understood.
Why is the inability to tax citizens a problem?
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It takes money to run a country!
What is popular sovereignty?
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The idea that government authority comes from people who have agreed to be governed.
What is a compromise?
An agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.
Which level of government has the right to develop educational systems?
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The State Government
What are the five rights in the first amendment of the Bill of Rights?
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Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Press
Right to Petition
Freedom of Assembly