Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation place most of the power in ...
The States
True/False: Under the A of C the government could force states to pay taxes and give soldiers
False, They can ask only
Division of power between state and federal government
Federalism
Name at least one group that was excluded from the Constitutional Convention because they did not have rights
Women, American Indians, African Americans
What is the function of the Legislative Branch?
Make Laws
The Articles of Confederation only had one branch of government. What was it?
Legislative Branch
The revolt of Massachusetts farmers was called
Shay's Rebellion
Two House Legislature
Bicameralism (House & Senate)
This compromise resolved how slaves would be counted towards state population
3/5th Compromise
What is the function of the Executive Branch?
Enforce Laws
How many houses does a Unicameral Legislature have?
One
All states being able to print their own money created this
An unstable economic system
Or
Inflation
Formal name for a government where power is held by the people
Republicanism
Anti Federalists refused to ratify (approve) the constitution without the addition of this
Bill of Rights (1st 10 Amendments)
What is the function of the Judicial Branch?
Interpret Laws
What was the big weakness in the articles
Unstable Economy and weak Government
After Shays Rebellion what had to happen with the Articles of Confederation?
They had to fix or change them
An official change to the Constitution
Amendment
Did the new constitution give more or less power to the federal government?
More for Sure
Which amendment makes police have a search warrant before entering your house?
4th Amendment
What two states made the Great Compromise
Virginia & New Jersey
This is where the value of money goes down and prices go up
Inflation
Name of the Compromise that brought the Large (VA) and Small State (NJ) plans together
The Great Compromise
This was put in place so one branch of government would not have all the power
Checks & Balances
Which amendment protects you from Cruel and Unusual punishment?
8th Amendment