Show:
Articles of Confederation
Constitution
Congress
Miscellaneous
100
TRUE or FALSE: The Articles of Confederation was the first written Constitution in the history of the US government.
TRUE
100

What are the first 10 amendments of the Constitution called?

The Bill of Rights

100
What House of legislature do both Articles and constitution share?
House of Congress
100
What is the Declaration of Independence and why was it important?
The declaration of independence is a document stating the colonies separating from Britain and being independent of their rule. It is important because it was a short guideline for a government to be formed
200

The federal government was ___________ under the articles of confederation. 

WEAK!

200

Which amendment covers the rights of Americans to "bear arms"?

The second amendment. 

200
How many Senators does each state have per the Constutions?

Two members

200
Describe the differences between state and central government power.
The Articles gave power to states individually, with minimal central government power, while the Constitution gave main power to the central government.
300

TRUE OR FALSE: The articles of confederation had a solid plan on how to tax the states and get the country out of debt post-war.

FALSE

300

The 13th amendment banned slavery in the United States EXCEPT 

As a punishment or crime where the party has been convicted. 
300

This was the only branch of government under the Articles of Confederation.

Congress

300

The 4 steps of the amendment process of the constitution.

What Proposal, Approval, Ratification, Law.

400

Each state had _____ vote under the articles of confederation. 

1 

400

The first amendment includes freedom of speech, religion and __________. 

Assembly. 

400
What was the legislature type in Articles Vs Constitution?
Articles- Unicameral one house of congress. Constitution- Bicameral two houses House of representatives and congress.
400

This amendment greatly expanded the voting population by guaranteeing women the right to vote, increasing the number of citizens represented in Congress.

19th amendment 

500

_________between states was not regulated under the articles of confederation. 

Articles of Confederation. Articles, when ratified, created a loose confederation of independent states that gave limited powers to a central government. No power to tax No authority to regulate commerce No executive to administer the government No judicial system to resolve disputes among the states No strong central government

500

How did Shay's rebellion lead to the constitution?

The Shay’s rebellion made the colonists realize the need for a better government and the plan was put in motion.

500

This part of Congress has the power to approve treaties and presidential appointments.

Senate

500

This compromise decided how to count enslaved people for both representation in the House and for taxation.

3/5 Compromise