Articles of Confederation
What type of legislature did the Articles create?
Unicameral legislature
What year was the Constitutional Convention held?
1787
Which branch makes laws?
Legislative
Who supported the Constitution?
Federalists
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
Name one power Congress did NOT have under the Articles.
Tax / regulate trade / enforce laws
Who presided over the Convention?
George Washington
Which branch enforces laws?
Executive
Who demanded a Bill of Rights?
Anti-Federalists
What does Amendment I protect?
Speech, religion, press, assembly, petition
Why did Americans design the Articles to be weak?
Fear of a strong central government like Britain
Which plan favored large states and why?
Virginia Plan – representation by population
Which branch interprets laws?
Judicial
What were the Federalist Papers?
Essays supporting ratification
Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?
Fourth Amendment
What event showed the weaknesses of the Articles?
Shays’ Rebellion
What problem did the Great Compromise solve?
Representation in Congress
Give one example of checks and balances.
President veto / Congress override / Court judicial review
What was the main fear of Anti-Federalists?
Too much national power
Which amendments protect rights of the accused?
Fifth through Eighth
Explain how state sovereignty created problems for the national government.
States acted independently, printed money, refused taxes, etc.
Why was compromise necessary for the Constitution to succeed?
States had different interests; without compromise, it would fail
How do separation of powers and checks and balances prevent tyranny?
No single branch controls all power
Which group’s argument was stronger and why?
Open-ended — reasoning required
How do Amendments IX and X limit federal power?
Rights not listed still exist; powers not given to federal government go to states/people