Creating the Constitution 1
Name three weakness with the Articles of the confederation
No Judicial Branch, No Executive Branch, could no levy taxes, difficult to pass laws, no power to raise an army.
Which party supported the Constitution?
Federalists
What are the three levels of government?
legislative, executive, judicial
What are the two parts of Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?
The President
Problem: With the Articles of Confederation the country had problems paying off war debt, running government, maintaining a military, or building roads or canals.
Weakness: Congress lacked power to collect taxes.
Problem: There was no one to ensure that laws were carried out.
Weakness: There was NO executive official.
Which of the following is an example of the powers of the judicial branch of government?
A. creating laws that are fair B. determining if laws are fair C. proposing laws to be created D. approving laws that were created
B. determining if laws are fair
What is the MAIN responsibility of the executive branch of the United States government?
A. making laws, B. enforcing laws, C. amending laws D. interpreting laws
B. enforcing laws
Opposed to a strong central government; saw undemocratic tendencies in the Constitution and insisted on the inclusion of the Bill of Rights. Included Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, and Patrick Henry.
Anti federalist
Problem: Without national courts, there were no means of interpreting laws or carrying out justice.
Weakness: There was NO judicial branch.
Jackie had a trial in a Georgia court that she did not think was fair. Which branch of the Georgia government can review her trial?
Judicial Branch
How many members (senators) are in the Senate?
100 members in the Senate
Who is part of the executive branch?
President, Vice-President and cabinet
supporters of the constitution during the debate over its ratification; favored a strong national government
federalist
The introduction to the Constitution is called what...
The Preamble
How are justices selected to serve on the Supreme Court?
How are justices selected to serve on the Supreme Court?
Who makes the laws?
Legislative Branch
Which of the following is an example of something that the federal government would manage?
A.The federal government issues drivers’ licenses.
B.The federal government can amend the Constitution.
B.The federal government can amend the Constitution.
Which party was against the Constitution?
Anti-Federalists
How many states needed to approve to change a law under the Articles of Confederation
All of them
What is the highest court in the land?
The Supreme Court
Who are the leaders of each branch of government?
Legislative Branch - Congress
Executive Branch - President
Judicial Branch - Court Justices
How long do Senators serve?
Senators=6 years
House of Representatives=2 years
What was the 1st written plan for government?
Articles of Confederation
What was the only branch the central government had under the rule of the Articles of Confederation?
Legislative