Government powers
Powers granted to the federal government that are worded in the constitution
what are expressed powers
how many amendments have been made to the constitution
what is 27
The Articles of Confederation served as America's first...
Constitution
powers not openly expressed in the constitution granted to the federal government
what are implied powers
group that supported the ratification of the new constitution
who are the federalists
Powers that are shared between the fed government and the states
what are concurrent powers
changes to the constitution without directly changing the wording
what is an informal amendment
What "group" wrote the Articles of Confederation?
The Continental Congress
what level of governemt has the power to levy taxes
federal and states
This theory suggests that the wealthiest individuals control policy.
what is elite theory
powers granted to the states are called what?
what are reserved powers?
what is one freedom of expression stated in the consitution
what is speech, religion, assembly, press, petition
The Articles allows for ____ vote for each state in the Congress of the Confederation.
1
this amendment states that all powers not given to the federal government are reserved for the states
10th
resolved the issue of counting slaves into the population for apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives
what is the 3/5 compromise?
national powers that are not expressly stated or implied, but are given to the national government because the US is a soverign nation in the world community
inhernt powers
how many articles were originally written in the new constitution?
7
The Articles of Confederation was created in this state; so was the U.S. Constitution
pennsylvania
voting rights, requirements, and eligibility were left to these governmental agents by the founders.
What are the states
A resolution of the New Jersey and Virginia Plans creating a bicameral congress with equal representation in the Senate and apportionment based on population in the House of Representatives
What is the Connecticut "Great" Compromise
give 1 example of an inherent power
immigration, aquiring territory, diplomatic recognition
2 methods of ratifying an amendment are...
Ratified by 3/4 of the state legislatures
Ratified by special conventions in at least 3/4 of the states
Why were the Article of Confederation replaced?
name 1 reason
The new Constitution provided for a much stronger national government with a chief executive (the president), courts, and taxing powers.
powers granted to one of the three branches of national governemnt by the constitution
delegated powers
Theory suggests that too many groups attempting to influence policy weakens government
What is the Hyper-pluralist Theory