Articles of Confederation
What was the government under the Articles of Confederation?
The government was unicameral.
How many states were needed to ratify the Constitution?
9 out of the 13 states.
What are the colors associated with each political party?
Republican is red and Democrat is blue.
What are the first set of ten amendments are known as?
The Bill of Rights
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
What is the difference between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan?
the Virginia Plan wanted representation based on population and the New Jersey Plan wanted equal representation.
What is the Supremacy Clause?
The constitution and other federal laws are the law of the land over state and local laws.
Which party would be in favor of social programs?
Democratic party.
What are the Civil War Amendments?
Amendments 13, 14, and 15.
Who is the Speaker of the House
Nancy Pelosi
How many votes did each state get under the Articles of Confederation?
Each state got one vote each.
What is the difference between federalists and anti-federalists?
Federalists did not want a Bill of Rights while anti-federalists wanted a Bill of Rights.
Which party controls the Senate?
Republican Party.
What is the 10th Amendment?
The states have reserved powers not listed in the constitution. (ex: education, licenses).
What are the qualifications to be a Senator?
Must be 30+ years old, have resided in the United States for at least 9 years, and live in the state running for.
How many states were needed in order to amend the Articles of Confederation?
13 out of 13 states.
Which Article of the constitution deals with National debts, the supremacy of national law, and oaths of office?
Article VI.
What does it mean to be the party in power?
The party that resides with the President is known as the party in power.
Which Amendment gave women the right to suffrage?
19th Amendment.
What is the necessary and proper clause?
Congress has the power to extend its powers if necessary. (elastic clause/implied powers)
Massachusetts.
What are the six principles of the Constitution?
Popular Sovereignty, Limited Government, Separation of Powers, Check and Balances, Judicial Review, and Federalism
What is Gerrymandering?
When a government official redraws district lines in order to gain more votes from a particular party.
What is the purpose of the 27th Amendment?
Congress is able to raise its salary however it does not go into effect until the next term.
What is a session?
A meeting of a deliberative or judicial body to conduct its business.