VOCABULARY
What is a precedent?
A decision that is the basis or reason for future decisions.
What were the Articles of Confederation?
The Articles of Confederation served as the first constitution of the United States.
Was the U.S. Constitution the FIRST or SECOND United States Constitution?
Second.
What two houses makes up Congress?
Senate
AND
House of Representatives.
What is the Bill of Rights?
The Bill of Rights are the first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution.
What is a tariff?
A tax or duty to be paid on imports.
Who was the primary author of the Articles of Confederation?
John Dickinson.
What was the name of the conference in which delegates discussed the new U.S. Constitution?
The Constitutional Convention.
What branch can overrule the president?
Legislative Branch.
What political party insisted that the Bill of Rights be added to the U.S. Constitution prior to ratification?
Anti-Federalists.
What is the National Bank?
A bank owned by the US Federal Government.
In order for the Articles of Confederation to be official, how many states had to ratify the Articles of Confederation?
Thirteen.
What two plans were discussed at the conference in May of 1787?
The New Jersey Plan
AND
The Virginia Plan
Why did the U.S. Constitution create the system of checks and balances?
Responses May Vary.
What are the five freedoms of the First Amendment?
1. Religion
2. Assembly
3. Press
4. Petition
5. Speech
What is a policy?
A plan for dealing with issues.
How many major flaws did the Articles of Confederation have?
Four.
Did The Great Compromise put an end to slavery in the United States of America?
No. It outlawed the international slave trade by January 1, 1808. Did NOT outlaw slavery or the domestic slave trade.
How can the Judicial branch check the other two branches?
Judicial review, declaring laws unconstitutional.
What is Double Jeopardy?
Responses May Vary.
What is an insurrection?
A violent uprising against authority or government.
Which Article established the name of the union as "The United States of America?"
Article One.
The U.S. Constitution is organized into how many Articles?
Seven.
How can Congress (Legislative) check the President (Executive)?
Overriding vetoes, impeachment, and approving appointments.
Which amendment (#) is associated with Double Jeopardy?
Fifth Amendment.