Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation was a _______ system of government.
Weak
Bad
Icky
Etc
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What group of people was for the establishment of the Constitution?
Federalists
Within the current time period (late 1700s - early 1800s), what was the state of slavery?
True or False: Under the Articles of Confederation, the central government was strong
False
What is the purpose of checks and balances?
To ensure that one branch of government does not become too powerful and overwhelm the others
The Constitution replaced which system of government?
Articles of Confederation
What is one job of each of the three branches?
Judicial - interprets laws
Legislative - makes laws
Executive - enforces laws
How did Shay's Rebellion expose a problem in the Articles of Confederation?
The national government was unable to effectively maintain order and respond to the unrest.
Marbury vs Madison established what principle?
Judicial Review
Why did the Anti-Federalists fear the Constitution?
Central government might become too powerful and end up infringing on individual rights
What is one main point from Washington's Farewell Address?
1. Political parties are divisive
2. Avoid foreign political/military alliances
3. Avoid regional loyalty (no North vs South mentality)
Why were some people fans of the Articles of Confederation?
Individual states held the majority of the power, which meant that the central government had no risk of become a tyrannical force
What is judicial review?
Supreme Court's power to declare a law or executive action unconstitutional
What was added to the Constitution in order to give greater protection to individual rights?
Bill of Rights
What was Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality?
US will remain neutral in conflicts abroad, such as between Britain and France.
Would Hamilton like the Articles of Confederation?
No, Hamilton was a federalist
What did McCulloch v. Maryland establish?
Congress had the power to create a national bank
What are 4 out 5 rights protected by the first amendment?
Freedom of religion
Freedom of press
Freedom of speech
Freedom of assembly
Right to petition
Define Federalism
A system of government where power is divided between a central national government and regional or state governments