Ideas behind the Constitution
What is a Dictatorship?
A government that which a singular person rules and holds complete authority.
Who were Federalists?
People who supported the Constitution and wanted a strong government.
How many goals did the Preamble define?
Six.
The Virginia Plan was the plan for a strong government, and for 3 branches of government. What were the 3 branches of government?
Judicial, executive, legislative.
What was Shays' Rebellion?
Shays' Rebellion were riots with over 1,000 farmers. They attacked courthouses and prevented the state from seizing farms.
Who laid down the groundwork for the United States?
The Founding Fathers.
What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers?
To defend and explain the Constitution better.
What does liberty mean?
To have freedom.
What was the goal for the Constitutional Convention?
The goal for the Constitutional Convention was to revise the Articles of Confederation.
What does it mean to cede?
To give up something.
What is a Republic Government?
A government that the people rule over themselves through elected representatives.
Why did Antifederalists oppose the Constitution?
Because they didn't want to be ruled like they were with Britain.
What is general welfare?
General welfare is the well-being of all a country's citizens.
What is James Madison known as?
The father of the Constitution.
What does it mean when a Country goes into depression?
Is a period of time when business slows, prices fall, and unemployment rises.
What is Habeas Corpus?
The idea that no person could be held in prison without being charged with a crime.
What did George Mason write in 1776?
He wrote the Bill of Rights for Virginia's constitution.
In a limited power government, who gives the government power?
The Constitution.
What is a Great Compromise?
When each side gives up some demands to achieve unity.
What was the Northwest Ordinance?
It set up a government for the northwest territory, guaranteed basic rights to settlers, and outlawed slavery.
What were the two important ideas that John Locke stated?
1. All the citizens had natural rights
2. The government is an agreement between the ruler and the ruled.
3/4ths.
What does a system of checks and balances do?
Checks and balances is a system that safeguards against abuse or power.
Why did small states oppose the Virginia Plan?
Small states opposed the Virginia Plan, they feared that larger states could out-vote them.
Why did the Articles of Confederation create? Why was it made?
The Articles of Confederation created a loose alliance of 13 independent states. It was made so that the government wouldn't have too much power