AoC
The AoC were written / created quickly following what event?
Revolutionary War
Were federalists opposed to or in favor of the constitution?
in favor of
Which branch is responsible for making laws?
Legislative
What is a constitution?
founding document of a gov., how a gov. is organized, supreme law of a country
Which branch can declare that a state should be removed from the Union?
None
What does AoC stand for?
Articles of confederation.
Were federalist in favor of or opposed to a strong central government?
in favor of
Which branch is headed by the Supreme Court Justices?
Judicial
Explain what a republican government means.
government in which elected officials represent the people.
Which branches members can serve for life?
Judicial
To alter the AoC, how many of the 13 states had to agree?
All of them. (13/13)
Who is credited with writing the constitution?
James Madison
Which branch can declare war?
Legislative
What is federalism?
Separation of powers between state and federal governments.
Explain the 3/5's compromise.
enslaved people would count as only 3/5's of a person in regards to voting population.
What two sides argued about whether or not to replace or keep the articles of confederation?
Federalists VS Anti-Federalists
What is the bill of rights?
first 10 amendments to the constitution.
Which branches leader has the ability to veto bills?
Executive.
Explain what a bicameral legislation is.
two-house government. Two separate governing bodies each with their own powers.
Explain the concept of popular sovereignty.
Power to the people, people can vote, giving them power, not a king / emperor
Give two key weaknesses of the AoC.
Inability to collect taxes, difficulty gathering troops for military, no centralized currency, nearly impossible to change
List the five rights granted to you by your first amendment.
freedom of speech/assembly/press/petition/religion
What group makes up the legislative branch?
Congress
How many votes are required to win using the electoral college system?
270
Explain the key differences between the New Jersey plan and the Virginia plan.
New Jersey- same # of votes each state
Virginia- votes based on population