Articles of Confederation
What was the United States first form of government
Articles of Confederation
Who was the President of the Constitutional Convention
George Washington
What are the two houses of Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
What is the process of electing the President?
Electoral College
How long does a Supreme Court Justice serve?
For life
Why did the Founding Fathers want a Confederation?
Feared a Strong Central Government
What are the three branches of government
Legislature, Judicial, Executive
What is the main job of Congress?
To make laws
How many electoral votes is needed to win the presidency?
270
What is Judicial Review?
the power of the courts to declare acts of the President or Congress "unconstitutional"
Name one weakness of the Articles of Confederation
No authority over any person or state
No ability to tax
Weak central government
Cannot regulate commerce
Did establish a currency, but it was worthless
Every state had one vote
What did the Virginia Plan want?
A two house (bicameral) legislature whose representation would be based on population
Large state plan
What is the Necessary and Proper Clause?
To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper
How are the number of electors chosen?
Number of Representatives + 2 (number of senators)
What Court systems are set up in the Constitution?
Just the Supreme Court
Name one positive thing to come out of the Articles of Confederation
Land ordinance 1785, northwest ordinance 1787
What was the Great Compromise?
Two houses of congress, senate had two people from each state, and house of rep was based on population
How is the number of members in the house of representatives decided?
Based on state population
What is different about Nebraska's electoral votes?
They can be split
What Court case established Judicial Review?
Marbury V Madison
What flaw did Shay's rebellion highlight?
Inability to raise an army
Does the Constitution talk about slavery?
No, not directly
What is the 3/5 compromise?
3/5 of slaves were counted in population for representation
What if no candidate gets 270 votes?
The House of Representatives decides
How is a Supreme Court Justice chosen?
Appointed by the President
Approved by the Senate