Articles of Confederation
What are two weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? (Besides no standing army)
No Standing army, cannot collect taxes, No executive leader, Difficulty passing laws/reform, could not regulate trade
What was the 3/5 Compromise?
Every 3 out of 5 enslaved people counted towards a states total population
Did Federalists Support the Constitution?Why?
Did Anti Federalists support the Constitution?Why?
Federalists - support the constitution, wanted to create a strong central government
Anti-Federalists - Did not support the constitution, feared government overreach
Name the 3 Branches of Government
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
What term describes the system in which power is shared between both the Federal and State Governments?
Federalism
What was the biggest strength of the Articles of Confederation?
Land Ordinance System - organized way of delegating new land
How is representation determined for both the House of Representatives and the Senate?
House - Based on population
Senate - Each state receives two senators
How did both Federalists and Anti-Federalists feel about the Bill of Rights?
Federalists - Did not want the Bill of Rights, feared having a set list of rights was dangerous for any not included
Anti-Federalists - Saw the Bill of rights as a major shield for protection against government overreach and a necessity
What is the main role of each branch of government
Legislative - Make Laws
Executive - Enforce Laws
Judicial - Ensures laws are constitutional
Describe what Delegated, Reserved, and Concurrent Powers are. (bonus if you give an example for each)
Delegated - Powers given to the Federal Government
Reserved - Powers kept for state governments
Concurrent - Powers both Federal and State governments share
What was the name of the Rebellion that showcased the weakness of having no standing army? (Bonus points for explaining how it was resolved)
Shays Rebellion - Rich merchants from boston hired a Militia
What is the Great Compromise? What did it do?
Resolution to establish both the House of Representatives and Senators to accommodate both large and small states
How did both Federalists and Anti Federalists feel about the Elastic Clause?
Federalists - Deemed it a necessary part of legislative branch for unforseen circumstances in the future
Anti-Federalists - Considered it dangerous and giving Legislative Branch too much power?
What term describes the Supreme Court determining if a law is constitutional?
Judicial Review
Where is the Bill of Rights located?
The U.S. Constitution
What is the name of a government that has two law-making houses?
Bicameral
What term describes the dividing of roles and abilities of our three branches of government?
Separation of Powers
What were two precedents Washington Set in his presidency?
Two terms, peaceful transition of power, Presidential Cabinet
What does the Elastic or Necessary and Proper Clause do?
Gives congress the power to make new laws they deem necessary.
What term describes the system preventing any single branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances
List both a positive and negative of lobbying/lobbyists.
Positive - can give insight to a variety of issues and have a more informed decision making process
Negative - Corporations can influence decision making process prioritizing short term profit which can be a detriment to people and environment