Who Would Have Said It?
“I am certain, without a doubt, that ratifying the Constitution will result in the theft of citizens’ rights!”
Antifederalist
The United States became extremely poor under the Articles of Confederation. This is primarily due to the fact that the Articles of Confederation...
Didn't give the power to the central gov't to collect taxes
Form of democracy in which citizens VOTE for their leaders to represent them in the government
Representative Democracy
System of gov't in which STATES have the most power within a country.
Confederation
What does the Preamble mean when it states "We the people" ?
ALL citizens of the U.S. will make the union (country) better, not just the founding fathers
“The Constitution already separates the government into 3 branches! It won’t become too powerful!”
Federalist
This was a real-life example of how angry Americans became with the failed new government. Many farmers took up arms and rebelled against the gov't.
Shays's Rebellion
When leaders use religion or religious texts to rule.
Theocracy
System of government in which there is a single, strong central government with the large majority of power.
Unitary System
"Establish Justice" is a quote from the Preamble that means...
Create and enforce fair laws; create national courts that the A o C did not create.
“The Constitution only allows the central government to seize all the power!”
Antifederalist
The Articles of Confederation made the central government...
When total power is held by a small group or a few people.
Oligarchy
System of government in which a central government and local/state governments share power equally.
Federalism
What did the Preamble mean when it states, "Promote the general welfare" ?
The well-being (happiness, health, opportunity) of all citizens must happen
“Fine! We agree to add 10 amendments to the Constitution and call them the Bill of Rights”
Federalist
The only branch of gov't the Articles of Confederation created was the legislative branch. Because of this, it created no role for a...
President
When a king or a queen must share limited power with a written constitution.
Constitutional Monarchy
This system of government often falls short of success due to the many different local or state governments creating their own rules or laws that do not align with others.
What does the Preamble mean when it states, "Insure domestic tranquility" ?
To keep peace and order within the United States borders at home (domestic)
“How can we get them to understand we are worried about people losing their rights under the Constitution?”
Antifederalists
Under the Articles of Confederation, national/federal legal matters couldn't be settled because there were no...
...federal courts/court system
Type of democracy in which ALL people vote on important matters or decisions.
Direct Democracy
This system of government poses a risk of having a central government that abuses its power
Unitary System
"Do ordain" means
To make final and official!