Articles
What does Article 1 state?
Article 1 explains the Legislative Branch and its powers.
What were the weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Weakness of the Articles of Confederation are 9 of 13 states needed to pass law. All 13 states are to change the Articles. Their was nobody to enforce the laws,congress didn't have the power to tax.
Who liked the The Virginia plan?
Large states like the Virginia plan.
What are the Constitution three main parts?
Three main parts of the Constitution are Preamble, Articles and Amendment.
What are the five basic principles?
The five basic principles are Popular sovereignty, Limited government and the rule of law, Separation of powers, Checks and Balances and Federalism.
What does Article 2 state?
Article 2 explains the Executive Branch and its powers.
What are the positives of the Articles of confederation?
The positives of the articles of confederation are the Ordinance of 1785, and Northwest ordinance.
Who liked the New Jersey plan?
Small states liked the New Jersey plan.
What are two ways the Supreme Court can interpret the constitution?
Two ways the Supreme Court can interpret the constitution are strict or loose.
What does popular sovereignty mean?
Popular Sovereignty means the people rule.
What does Article 3 state?
Article 3 sets up the Judicial Branch, with a Supreme Court and lower courts.
What is the Ordinance of 1785?
The Ordinance of 1785 set up a plan for serving lands in the west.
Who were the Federalist?
Federalist are people who supported the new government.
What is the preamble?
The preamble states the goals and purposes of the government.
What is the purpose of Checks and Balances?
The purpose of Checks and Balances was to keep a branch from becoming too powerful.
What does Article 4 state?
Article 4 states the relationship between the states and the national government.
What is the Northwest Ordinance?
The Northwest Ordinance is plan to allow territories to become states.
How were slaves counted in the three-fifths compromise?
5 slaves would equal 3 free people.
What are the Articles?
The Articles are the main parts, describes how the government is set up.
What are the three types of Federalism powers?
Three types of Federalism powers are Enumerated power, Reserved powers and Concurrent power.
What does Article 5 state?
Article 5 states states how to change.
Whats the name of the first government created by thirteen colonies?
The name of the first government created by the thirteen colonies is the Articles of confederation.
Who were the three of the many people who met in independence hall in Philadelphia?
Three of the many people who met in independence hall in Philadelphia are Benjamin Franklin, George Washington and James Madison.
What are the Amendments?
The Amendments are any change to the constitution.
What's the name of the person who came up with the idea of separating powers?
The person who came up with the idea of separating powers is Baron de Montesquieu.