Articles of Confed.
What powers were not given to the national government?
Power to tax, regulate trade, enforce laws, start war, and modify or change the Articles of Confederation.
How many parts can the DoI be divided into?
For each part mentioned: +100 points
1. The Preamble (natural rights)
2. List of grievances against King George III
3. Formal resolution of independence.
What is the 29th Amendment?
Doesn't exist. :0 -100.
Who favored the Constitution?
Who opposed?
Federalist
Anti-Federalist(Brutus)
What caused Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to write the “Letter from a Birmingham Jail?” and why?
• The letter published in the newspaper by the white clergy
• It said that King’s nonviolent protests were ineffective and would delay the desegregation process in Birmingham.
• It suggested that King and his followers wait for the white people in the legislation to settle the segregation within the community.
How were Congress representatives chosen?
State legislatures selected them
What are the unalienable rights?
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
From what colonial empire did the U.S gain ideas and traditions?
The British
What did Federalist 10 say about a small government?
What did Brutus 1 say about a large republic?
Federalist No. 10 argues that a small government is bad because it lacks enough viewpoints.
Brutus 1 says that they will have no true representation because of a large government.
In the opening of the letter, where does King say he lives, and what’s the reason why he’s in Birmingham?
Atlanta, King’s in Birmingham because he’s “cognizant of the interrelatedness of all communities and states.” He “cannot sit idly by in Atlanta and not be concerned about what happens in Birmingham.” “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”
Which state was last to ratify the Articles of Confederation?
Maryland
What is Popular Sovereignty?
The principle that a government’s power and legitimacy are derived solely from the consent of its people
What amendment gives a fair jury?
(Amendment VI)
Why is the Judiciary the weakest branch?
They lack the power to enforce the law, and can only abide by it.
What was the purpose of the civil rights movement in Birmingham?
The purpose of the civil rights movement was to cause action to happen, as the white clergy wouldn’t peacefully negotiate with King and the people. To be heard, they had to stand up and cause a crisis.
What does the word “Confederation” mean?
Confederation is a form of government where several powers unite to form a central power.
What other documents did the Dec of Ind. Later influenced?
It later influenced the Constitution and Bill of Rights
What does the Preamble say we need to form a "more perfect union?"
To form a more perfect union, we need to:
• Establish Justice
• Insure domestic Tranquility
• Provide for the common defence
• Promote the general Welfare
• Secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity.
For Federalist 70: Why is unity such an important quality for the president in the Executive Branch?
Unity is such an important quality for the president because the president is granted such high power; every decision and action they take not only affects them, but it also impacts the whole world. The people chose them to be in this position because they trust them and believe they would do what’s best.
What Governmental Document established the concept of Checks and Balances?
Federalist 51.
What flaws did the Articles of Confederation have?
• The inability to modify or amend the document, as Congress and then each legislature from the 13 states would have to agree.
• Weakened Congress's powers as it didn’t have the authority to make the decisions it needed, due to the required approval from the majority of the states
• One Branch of Government: The Legislative Branch was responsible for all the problems states had.
Why was the Dec of Ind. both revolutionary and limited?
It was revolutionary because it expanded equality, but not for women, slaves, or indigenous people
What article establishes the supreme law of the land?
(Article VI, Clause 2)
True or False:
Corruption would be caused if there were more than one president in the office
“Energy” in the Executive branch is the power that you receive from being able to enforce laws
Brutus 1 created the Bill of Rights
If elected, representatives will abuse power
True
False
True
True
What clause supported the Civil Rights Movement?
The Equal Protections Clause