Vocab
dividing the government so that each branch balances
the powers of the others
separation of powers
What was one difference between the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution?
Under the Articles of Confederation, the government had only one branch.
What did the Three-Fifths Compromise do?
It included three-fifths of the enslaved people in population counts.
What is considered a civic responsibility?
voting
The 1st Amendment gives the right to what?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, Petition.
government in which citizens have power to make
political decisions
Democracy
What problem did war debts pose for the new nation?
The government could not collect taxes to repay the debts.
Why did states with large populations favor the Virginia Plan?
It based representation on population.
rule of law
judicial review
popular sovereignty
What is the BEST title for the list?
Elements of Democracy in the U.S.
The 2nd amendment gives the right to ______.
bear arms
a law
ordinance
What caused Shays’ Rebellion?
One state raised taxes that people paid on their property.
What power does ONLY the national government have?
power to print money
When the Constitution was written, which citizens had the right to vote?
white male property owners
The 3rd amendment says _________________
no housing/quartering of soldiers
ways that each branch of government limits the power
of the other branches
checks and balances
What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
to form a stronger government by revising the Articles of Confederation
Why did some states hesitate to ratify the Constitution?
They thought it needed a Bill of Rights.
Social Security is an example of a government program that
promotes the general welfare.
The 4th amendment says ________________
No search without a warrant.
an addition
amendment
"Those gentlemen, who will be elected senators, will fix themselves in the federal town, and become citizens of that town more than of your state."
By issuing this warning, the speaker of the passage reveal that they are a supporter of what?
Articles of Confederation
Use this passage from the Bill of Rights to answer the next question.
"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people.
The Amendment above was a victory for______.
Anti-federalists
Which branch of the military is MOST likely to patrol the coastline?
Coast Guard
The 8th amendment states _______________
no cruel/unusual punishment, or high bail fines