Articles of Confederation
What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation
The align the Colonies to working together without a strong central government like a King
This plan benefitted states with larger populations, making representation in government proportional to the people living in each state.
The Virginia Plan
What is the name of the branch of government outlined in Article I of the Constitution
The Legislative Branch
What is the name of the branch of government outlined in Article II of the Constitution
The Executive Branch
What is the name of the branch of government outlined in Article III of the Constitution
The Judicial Branch
What were the largest issues with the Articles of Confederation
They did not create a system strong enough to collect taxes, form a military, or function as a group in general.
This plan benefitted states with smaller populations, making representation equal among all states, regardless of the number of people living there.
The New Jersey Plan
What are some of the primary purposes of Congress
To pass laws, decide how taxes are to be spent, raise an army, declare war.
What is the title of the Chief Executive
The President
What is the name of the highest Court of the Judicial Branch
The Supreme Court
What event forced delegates to come up with a new system to govern the US with. This event made the flaws obvious
Shay's Rebellion
What was the agreement that brought the two plans for representation into one combined idea for the future constitution
The Great Compromise
What are the requirements and terms for a member of the House of Representatives
Be a citizen for at least 7 years, and at least 25 years old. 2 year terms
What are the requirements in order to become the Chief Executive of the United States, and what are the term limits
A person must be a natural-born American citizen and at least 35 years old. 4 year terms, a limit of 2 terms (as of the 22nd Amendment in 1951)
How long do Justices of the highest court serve for?
"Good Behavior" Which essentially means for life, or until they retire
The Land Ordinance of 1785, divided land east in the Ohio Valley into six-mile squares which was then divided into 36 sections of 640 acres each. One section of each township was set aside to support public schools and the others were sold. What was the name of these divisions?
Townships
How did the delegates at the Constitutional Convention decide regarding how enslaved people were to be Counted towards representation in Government?
The Three-Fifths Compromise
What are the requirements and terms for a member of the Senate
Be a citizen for at least 9 years, and at least 30 years old. 6 year terms
What is the primary responsibilities of the Executive Branch
To sign new bills into law, veto bills, enforce laws passed by congress
What is the primary purpose of the highest court in the Judicial Branch?
To determine if laws passed by congress or or treaties signed by the president are constitutional or unconstitutional
Northwest Ordinance of 1787
What is the name of the system, with representation based on population for each state that determines how the president is elected during the election
The Electoral College
What is required of congress to pass a bill into law that has been vetoed by the president
Passing the bill with a 2/3rds majority in both the house and the senate instead of just over 50%
67 votes in the Senate instead of 51
290 votes in the House instead of 218
What are the people called that the Chief Executive appoints to help run with the responsibilities of the Executive branch
The Presidential Cabinet
How is a Justice in the highest court determined?
They are nominated by the president, then approved by congress to be appointed