How it Begins
Thomas Paine wrote a pamphlet that explained it was a no brainer to to stop following the king
"Common Sense"
The Break up letter with Britian
Declaration of Independence
Will of the People
Popular Sovereignty
What was one thing that Anti-Federalist demanded in the new Constitution
Bill of Rights
Due Process of Law Protects what
basic liberties
Life, liberty, property
What event was the final straw for the Articles of Confederation
Shay's Rebellion
The United States first Constitution
Articles of Confederation
Divisim on power between the Federal and State government
Federalism
The anti federalist were afraid of Tyranny. What is Tyranny
Ruled by cruel or oppressive government or ruler.
What is our Constitution divided into
Articles
Why did the Colonists want to break away from Britain?
Unfair Taxes, abuse of rights and no representation in government
Slaves were not counted as full citizens but when determining a state's total population for legislative representation and taxation.
3/5's Compromise
Each branch over sees the other branches. Making sure one branch does not have too much power
Checks and Balances
Federalist Paper 45 stated that strength of national government does not threaten the power of states. But if power conflicts you must follow the Federal Clause
Supremacy Clause
Give Me an Example of Checks and Balances
Congress passes law, president veto's it
Answers can vary
The Articles of Confederation purpose was to what
Unite the states so they could fight Britain in the Revolutionary War
Combined the New Jersey Plan and the Virginia Plan and created a bicameral legislature
Great Compromise
Powers that are divided between the 3 branches of Government
Separation of Powers
This Paper No. 44 which said that the government could carry out powers
Necessary and Proper Clause
Name me 3 Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
a unicameral house (1 house)
each state had one vote
Had power to control the army (declare war)
coin and borrow money (But money was different state to state)
regulate indian affairs
appoint military officers sign treaties
Explain a "League of Friendship" when the Articles of Confederation were created.
A loose alliance of states working together for the greater good
United to be stronger.
What ordinance created the state of Ohio
Northwest Ordinance
citizens have political authority and are bound by a social contract.
Republicanism
Why are the Federalist papers important
Explained Structure of the Constituion and a defense to critics
They are still used as a primary source today when interpreting the Constitution
Key to getting the Constitution Ratified
The Supreme court will cite excerpts from the papers when writing opinions
example of State, federal and Shared Powers
Answers will vary
Coin money Fed
Raise Taxes Shared
Establish Local Governments State