Weakness of the Articles of Confederation
What were the Articles of Confederation?
The United States first attempt at a government
What is a Federalist?
a supporter of the U.S. Constitution or a federal system of government
What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?
to declare the purposes and goals of the Constitution.
To formally approve
Ratify
Who was the leader of the federalists
Alexander Hamilton
James Madison
What branches of government did the Articles of Confederation not include
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
What is a Anti-Federalist?
a supporter of a less powerful central government and more powerful state government
Explain the phrase "establish Justice"
Create a process in which everyone is treated fairly.
A series of essays written in support of the constitution.
The Federalist Papers
This was a plan for the Legislative Branch basing representation on population giving large states more voting representation in a both houses of congress.
Virginia Plan
What was a key result of Shay's rebellion?
People wanted a stronger central government.
What did the Anti-Federalist insist on including in the Constitution before they would ratify it?
A bill of rights guaranteeing civil liberties to citizens
What is the significance of the phrase, "We the People"?
The government gets their power from its citizens.
What are Amendments
a formal change to the Constitution
A plan for the Legislative Branch having a unicameral congress with equal representation for all states... one vote per state.
New Jersey Plan
How many states were required to pass a law?
9/13 States
Who was the main writer of the constitution?
James Madison
Explain the phrase "insure domestic tranquility."
Make sure there is peace within our own country
Word for future generations
Posterity
A plan for a bicameral legislature giving states representation based on population in the House of Representatives and equal representation in the Senate.
The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise)
This Weakness prevented the national government from paying off its war debt and funding a national army.
What is Congress did not have the power to create taxes.
What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
to revise (change) and fix the Articles of Confederation
Explain the phrase "promote the general welfare."
Provide for the health and happiness of the people.
Principle of the idea that power lies with the people through democracy (voting)
Popular Sovereignty
What was the first state to ratify the Constitution?
Delaware.