Governments
"This type of monarchy gives the monarch absolute power without legal limitations."
"What is an Absolute Monarchy?" ?
"This part of the US Constitution introduces its purpose with the words 'We the People'."
"What is the Preamble?"
"This first American constitution was eventually replaced due to its weaknesses."
"What are the Articles of Confederation?"
"This plan proposed at the Constitutional Convention favored large states by suggesting representation based on population."
"What is the Virginia Plan?"
"This group opposed the ratification of the US Constitution, favoring stronger state governments."
"Who are the Anti-Federalists?
"This government system is controlled by a small, privileged class, usually based on heredity or wealth."
"What is Aristocracy?"
"This section of the US Constitution is divided into different components called Articles."
"What are Articles?"
"This 1786 uprising of farmers showed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation."
"What is Shay's Rebellion?"
"This plan called for equal representation for each state in Congress, favoring smaller states."
"What is the New Jersey Plan?"
"This principle requires that the government derive its authority from the will of the people."
"What is Consent of the Governed?"
"This political principle asserts that the authority of the government is created and sustained by the consent of the people."
"What is Popular Sovereignty?"
"These divisions within the Constitution's articles provide details about specific laws or powers."
"What are Sections or Clauses?"
"This system divides power between the national and state governments."
"What is Federalism?"
This clause allows Congress to pass laws that are necessary to carry out its powers."
"What is the Elastic Clause?"
"These powers are reserved to the states or the people by the Tenth Amendment."
"What are Reserved Powers?"
"This term describes the absence of any government or authority."
"What is Anarchy?"
"The specific powers granted to Congress are referred to by this term."
What are Expressed Powers?"
"These were a series of essays written to promote the ratification of the US Constitution."
"What are the Federalist Papers?"
These powers are not explicitly stated in the Constitution but are assumed to be granted."
"What are Implied Powers?"
"This famous compromise balanced the interests of large and small states during the drafting of the US Constitution."
"What is the Great Compromise?
"A system where the monarch's powers are restricted by a constitution or laws."
"What is a Limited or Constitutional Monarchy?"
"The idea that the US Constitution is the highest law in the country is established by this clause."
"What is the Supremacy Clause?"
"This group supported the ratification of the US Constitution."
"Who are the Federalists?"
"These powers are shared by both the state and national governments."
"What are Concurrent Powers?"
"This famous compromise balanced the interests of large and small states during the drafting of the US Constitution."
"What is the Great Compromise?"