Articles in the Constitution
What are the three branches of the government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
What are checks and balances?
A system in which the different parts of an organization have powers that affect and control the other parts so that no part can become too powerful.
What is federalism?
The system or government.
What are public opinion polls?
What are Anti-Federalist?
Those who opposed the ratification of the Constitution in favor of small localized government.
What is a Constitution?
It embodies the fundamental principles of the government.
How does it work?
They make the branches equal so that one doesn't become too powerful.
What is the Supremacy clause?
The Constitution and federal laws take priority over any conflicting rules of state law.
How do politicians use public opinion polls?
Identifies issues for resolution, brings views into political debate, helps choose the political candidates.
What did the Federalists believe?
Believed that a stronger national government would improve relationships between states.
What issues led to the Constitution?
The states' disputes over territory, taxation, and trade.
What is the impact of checks and balances?
Provides each branch of government with individual powers to check the other branches.
What are states' reserved powers?
Ownership of property.
In what ways can public opinion affect government policy?
It restrains the government officials from making truly unpopular action.
What did the Anti-Feds believe?
Who made our constitution?
The constitution was drafted by the Constituent Assembly.
Which branch creates laws?
The Legislative branch.
When was federalism first used?
1787.
Why do politicians care about public opinions?
If they don't, they might not get re-elected or the public could revolt against the government.
What was the main argument of federalist?
Federalists argued for a strong national government, Anti-Federalists believed that the Articles of Confederation could not protect the nation.
What were the three major issues at the Constitution?
Representation in Congress, over slavery, and over the new executive branch.
What would happen if we didn't have checks and balances?
The different branches of government would not be able to work together to maintain a stable government.
How does federalism affect government?
Limits the government by creating two powers.
What factors affect our political opinions?
Education, gender, occupation, family.
Who are some examples of Federalists?
John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, John Marshall