What were two weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
No national currency
No military
No legislative or executive branch
State governments hold most of the power...
VA wanted representation based on...?
Population
Federalists were said to represent...?
" Urban City Dwellers"
What is Federalism?
This animal is the only marsupial native to North America.
The Virginia Opossum
How was each state represented in the Articles of Confederation?
Each state was represented equally with one vote
NJ wanted representation based on?
Equality
Anti-Federalists were said to represent?
The farmers
Define reserved powers... List two of them
Only things that the state can do...
Regulate schools
Set standards for varying licenses
This is the only U.S. state that grows coffee?
Hawaii
The Articles of Confederation only had this branch of government?
The Legislative Branch
Why would NJ have a problem with the VA plan?
Anti- Federalists rejected the idea of a constitution unless it included a...?
Bill of Rights
Define concurrent powers... list two of them...
Things that both state and federal government can do...
Collect taxes
Conduct elections
What is the highest-grossing film of all time?
Avatar (2009)
How did the Articles of Confederation propose that states raise money?
Voluntary contributions from the states, borrowing from foreign governments, and selling western lands.
What is the 3/5's Compromise?
The "3/5's C" refers to the Three-Fifths Compromise, a 1787 agreement during the Constitutional Convention that counted three-fifths of the enslaved population for the purposes of both representation in the House of Representatives and taxation. This compromise gave Southern states more political power than they would have had if enslaved people were not counted at all, while still not counting them as fully human
List the "first five" freedoms in the Bill of Rights.
Speech
Assembly
Religion
Press
Petittion
Why did James Madison have an issue with Alexander Hamilton's national bank plan?
Madison believed strongly in the concept of enumerated powers. That is, he did not believe the country should have a national bank because it was not in the Constitution.
What year was the first iPhone released?
2007
In 3-5 sentences, how did Shay's Rebellion reveal weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation?
Shay's rebellion revealed that the Articles of Confederation did not provide for the United States to have a military. Instead, individual states had "militias" made of volunteers. Also revealed a lack of unity.
In 3-5 sentences, how is the "Great Compromise" of 1787 still reflected in our government?
The Great Compromise created a "bicameral" or two-house legislature. The Senate (NJ plan) is based on equality, as every state has two senators. The House of Representatives (VA plan) provides representation that is proportional to the population of that state.
List and briefly describe 3 amendments in the Bill of Rights (excluding the 1st Amendment)
The first 10 amendments, known as the Bill of Rights, simplify as follows: the First protects freedoms of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition; the Second protects the right to bear arms; the Third prevents the government from forcing citizens to house soldiers; the Fourth prevents unreasonable searches and seizures; the Fifth guarantees rights for the accused, including against double jeopardy; the Sixth ensures a speedy and public trial and the right to a lawyer; the Seventh guarantees a jury trial in civil cases; the Eighth prohibits excessive bail and cruel punishments; the Ninth acknowledges that people have more rights than are specifically listed in the Constitution; and the Tenth gives powers not given to the federal government to the states or the people
In 3-5 sentences...
The Constitution creates a system of checks and balances to limit the power of any one person in our government. Provide and briefly explain two examples of checks and balances.
Veto power- While the president can reject a bill from becoming a law, the legislative branch can vote again and affirm that law.
Impeachment Congress can formally charge any federal official who commits "high crimes, treason, or misdemeanors". Congress can vote this official out of power.
What is the only continent without an active volcano?
Australia