Vocabulary
This is another word for approval
ratification
He presided over the Philadelphia Convention
George Washington
What was the MAIN problem with the Articles of Confederation?
Weak central government
These 85 essays gave reasons for the ratification of the Constitution
The Federalist Papers
How many chambers are there in a human heart?
4
These people opposed the Constitution and a strong central government
Antifederalists
He is considered the "Father of the Constitution"
James Madison
Who drafted the Articles of Confederation?
John Dickinson
What year did the new government created by the Constitution go into effect?
1789
What is the name of Simba's mother in the Lion King?
Sarabi
This is the idea that the government can only do what its people give it permission to do
Limited government
He helped write the Federalist Papers
John Jay
What are two things that the government under the Articles of Confederation had the power to do?
Wage war, make treaties, send diplomatic representatives, borrow money
This plan called for a BICAMERAL (two house) legislature based on population
Virginia Plan
What year did World War II start?
1939
This is the division of power between a central and local government
Federalism
He was a MA farmer and veteran that led an uprising
Daniel Shays
What are two things that the government under the Articles of Confederation did NOT have the power to do?
collect taxes, regulate commerce between states, enforce its own laws
This plan called for a unicameral legislature based on equal representation
New Jersey Plan
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
This declares the U.S. Constitution supreme law of the land
Supremacy Clause
He came up with the "Great Compromise"
Roger Sherman
What were the four problems of the Articles of Confederation?
1-Weak central government
2-Financial problems
3-Problems with foreign nations
4-Domestic problems
What five things does our first amendment protect?
Religion, speech, press, petition, assembly
Currently, how many teams are in the NFL?
32