American Revolution
Americans came to America for what?
What is freedom of religon
what rights were listed in the declaration?
BONUS: who was the main author?
life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness
BONUS: Thomas Jefferson
at the constitutional convention they wrote the what? this would become the what?
constituion and supreme law of the land
explain the details of each of the 3 branches
Legislative branch: makes laws; inclused HOR (435) and the senate (100)
Executive branch: enforces laws; made up of president, vice president, and executive departments
Judicial branch: interprets laws. the power of the judicial branch is vested in one supreme court made up of 9 judges
explain the developing economic system and use of forced labor.
in the north.... in the south
who was the souths labor source
the economic system in the US is capitalism
in the north... economy was manufacturing and trade
in the south... the economy was based on agriculture
what did the americans feel under the british rule?
what is not having any voice in their government under british rule
what date was the declaration adopted?
July 4th, 1776
explain how power is limited in our gov.
what is rule of law?
the constitution is created with a limited gov. it only has the powers the constituion gives it.
means that all citizens (even president) MUST obey the law!
executive branch:
name some of the "hats" the president has to wear
what are the presidents options when a bill comes from congress?
commander in chief, cheif executive, cheif diplomat, etc.....
sign and becomes a law, veto, sign a pocket veto
explain the federalists viewoint of constitution
federalists supported the new constitution and favored a strong federal gov
americans in the 1700's wanted to govern themselves through colonial legislatures. Why were they upset? (2)
- they were upset about over laws passed by britian suxh as the proclamation of 1763, the Intolarable acts, and the Quartering act
explain the purpose of the declaration of independence... think the most famous break up letter
breaking up wiht britain!! Purpose was to declare the colonies were breaking away from britain
purpose of checks and balances
BONUS: what is federalism?
the purpose is to make sure that no one becomes too powerful
BONUS: division of power between the federal government and the states
judicial branch:
whats judicial review? also, what court case established this?
ability of the judicial branch to declare laws unconstitutional
madison vs marbury
explain the federalists papers
authors?
a series of essays written in support of the constituion
james madison, alexander hamilton, john jay
Name the original 13 states
mass, new hamp, rhode, uconn, NY, new j, penn, maryland, dela,virginia, NC,SC, georgia
explain the reason for the adoption of articles of confederation...
the articles of confederation were adopted because after breaking away from britain, the former colonies needed to create a plan of gov. for their new country
how is power shared between federal and state governments? give examples
federal powers: form treaties, create and maintain armed forces, establish post offices, coin money, declare war, etc.
state powers: regulate trade within the state, maintain schools, make laws about marriage and divorce, etc.
legislative branch:
HOR is based on what?
senate is based on what?
which will always have 2 votes?
population
equal votes for all states
senate; always 2 votes per state so same amount
explain the antifederalists viewpoint on the constituion? examples....
opposed the new contitution becuase they felt to much power was invested in the national government. they believed the new constitutuon weakened the states, lacked a bill of rights, annd feared that the president could become king
explain the pamphlet "common sense"
BONUS: WHO WROTE IT?
it encouraged americans to break away from britain. It explained all of the reasons for the colonies to be on their own and not remain with britain
BONUS: THOMAS PAINE
the weaknesses of the articles of confederation showed what?
that the central government was very WEAK
explain how power is checked in the 3 branches
check on the legislative branch(congress). executive can propose laws to congress. exectutive can veto laws passed by congress
check on the executive branch legislative branch can override presidents veto. judicial can declare actions unconstitutionalexplain how our basic freedoms are protected through the bill of rights?
amendment one: 5 freedoms...
the bill of rights (1st 10 amendments) protects individual liberties
freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freeom of press, freedom of assembly, freedom of petition.
explain the advice that washington gave the nation in is farewell address
as the first president george washington was the father of our country
avoided political parties, as they will divide the nation
avoided permanent alliances with european nations