Vocabulary
This amendment allows Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
1st amendment
Due to this rebellion, it highlighted why the AOC failed
Shay's Rebellion
The idea that government power comes from the people.
Popular Sovereignty
George Washington was the first president of the U.S. but he was also..
Commander of the Continental Army
Who was the leader of the Federalist? Who was the leader of the Anti-Federalists?
Federalist: Hamilton
Anti-Federalist: Jefferson
The introduction to the U.S. Constitution that explains why the constitution was written and the goals of the government
Preamble
This proposal favored small states by giving each state equal representation
New Jersey Plan
Power is shared between the national government and state governments.
Federalism
What was the purpose of Hamilton's financial plan?
Pay off national and state debts
Each rebellion we have learned so far had a common theme amongst them...
Each rebellion started with angry farmers
The official approval of the Constitution by the states, making it law. For the Constitution to take effect, 9 out of 13 states had to agree.
Ratification
Each branch can limit the power of the others.
Checks and balances.
These group of people supported the Constitution and wanted a strong national government.
Federalists
The president has the power to reject a bill by congress is called..
Veto
The reason why this mattered is because it increased southern state' representation while enslaved people had no rights.
3/5th compromise
The power of the judicial branch (Supreme Court) to decide whether laws or government actions are constitutional or unconstitutional.
The Great Compromise allowed a solution that create two parts of Congress:
2) Senate
These group of people opposed the constitution and wanted strong state governments.
Anti-Federalist
upset farmers and southern states, eventually lead to a rebellion.
Congress used the __________to create a national bank, even though the Constitution does not directly mention one.
elastic clause
A part of the Constitution (Article I, Section 8) that gives Congress the power to make laws needed to carry out its duties, even if those powers are not specifically listed.
Elastic Clause (Necessary and Proper)
The government is divided into three branches is called...
Separation of powers
This party is supported by Thomas Jefferson, strong state governments, and prefers a farming economy
Democratic-Republicans
9th amendment
A loan made by an investor to a borrower (an IOU)
A bond