The Breakup
The idea that power comes from the "consent of the governed."
Popular Sovereignty
America's first official "Plan of Government.
Articles of Confederation
The power the National government lacked that left them with no money.
Power to Tax
The "Two-House" legislature created by the Constitution.
Bicameral
A government where citizens rule through elected officials.
A Republic
This document officially ended the "political bands" with Britain.
The Declaration of Independence
Number of branches in the AOC government.
One — Legislative
This 1786 Massachusetts rebellion proved the AOC couldn't keep peace.
Shays' Rebellion
The brand new branch created to lead the country and enforce laws.
Executive Branch/President
He is the "Father of the Constitution.
James Madison and Thomas Jefferson
What do people have a right to do if a government becomes tyrannical?
Alter or Abolish it
This was the only "level" of government that held real power under the AOC.
State Governments
True or False: The AOC government could easily regulate trade between states.
False
This Clause says Federal Law beats State Law.
Supremacy Clause
A formal change or addition to a document.
Amendment
The three "Unalienable Rights" listed by Jefferson.
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
Why the Founders made the AOC weak on purpose.
Fear of Tyranny/British-style rule
To change the AOC, how many states had to agree?
All 13
Name for the sharing of power between National and State governments.
Federalism
People who wanted a Bill of Rights added before they'd sign.
Anti-Federalists
The Declaration shifted sovereignty from [Person] to [Group]
The King to The People
Legal description of the US under the AOC (A "Firm League of..." what?).
Friendship
Explain the "Military Weakness": How did the AOC get soldiers?
They had to ask states to provide them; they couldn't draft a national army.
The "Great Compromise" settled a fight between [Group A] and [Group B].
Small states vs. Large states regarding representation
The "Contract" where people trade some freedom for protection.
Social Contract