Lesson 2:
Articles of Confederation
Articles of Confederation
The Land Act of 1800 allowed Americans to...
buy land by paying for it over time
Why was there a need for a Constitutional Convention?
The Articles of Confederation was too weak: finances, rebellion, conflicts
Which branch makes laws through a bicameral legislature?
Legislative Branch
the government gets its power from the people
popular sovereignty
these are things you must do as U.S. citizens
duties
According to the Articles of Confederation, each state had how many votes?
1
What was the cause of Shays' Rebellion?
economic hardships...couldn't pay debts...stolen land + imprisonment
Which branch enforces the law through the presidency and 15 Departments?
Executive Branch
a government in which the people rule through elected representatives
republic
responsibilities
Under the Articles of Confederation, what is one thing Congress could not do?
tax, regulate trade, force citizens to join army
What did Roger Sherman propose in his Great Compromise?
Bicameral: House (pop) + Senate (equal)
Which branch interprets laws through the hearing of cases/arguments?
Judicial Branch
the sharing of power between the federal and state government
federalism
the process of becoming a citizen
naturalization
Under the Articles of Confederation, what is one thing Congress could do?
handle foreign affairs, maintain armed forces, issue currency
Name a difference between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan.
population vs. equal representation
Name a belief of the Federalists.
supported Constitution, wanted strong federal gov't
each branch of government limits the others to maintain a balance of power
checks + balances
the equal application of the law regardless of race, religion, political beliefs, etc
equal protection
worthless currency, unpaid debts, couldn't raise $/tax
Describe the Three-Fifths Compromise.
determined that slaves would count as 3/5 towards congressional representation
Name a belief of the Anti-Federalists.
opposed Constitution, feared strong federal gov't
Name the 5 freedoms found in the 1st Amendment.
religion, speech, petition, assembly, press
the legal rules and procedures established by law and guaranteed in the Constitution
due process