Articles of Confederation
What was one problem with the government under the Articles of Confederation?
taxes, needed unanimous vote, could not enforce laws
Named after a state, which plan wanted representation based on population?
Virginia Plan
Which part of the Constitution explains the goals of the document?
The Preamble
How many amendements is the Bill of Rights?
10
This person wrote the Bill of Rights
James Madison
What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation?
Unite all states under one government
Named after a state, which plan wanted representation equal representation for each state?
New Jersey Plan
What is the highest court in the United States?
Which amendment protects freedom of speech and expression, such as religion and protest?
First
This person from Virginia was a big supporter of the Bill of Rights and originally refused to sign the Constitution because it did not include one.
George Mason
Name one thing that led to Shay's Rebellion
farm foreclosures, debt of farmers, high state taxes
What was the agreement called that made 2 Legislative Branches for representation?
The Great Compromise
Name one responsibility of the Executive Branch
Carry out "execute" the laws passed by congress, appoint Supreme Court justices, veto laws, commanding the military
Which amendment outlaws quartering of soldiers?
Third
This means each branch of the government has to approve actions of the others.
Checks and Balances
How many free, white men were needed for a territory to be considered a state?
60,000
What are the 3 branches of government?
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
Name one responsibility of the Legislative Branch
Passing laws for borrowing money, regulating commerce
imposing and collecting taxes
declaring war
approving treaties
approving the national budget
Which amendment protects against unlawful search and seizure, including the need for warrants?
Fourth
This means power is divided among 3 branches of government in the Consitution
Separation of Power
The failure of the Articles of Confederation led to the creation of what?
The Constitution
What was the compromise called that determined how many votes slaves would count for in the Legislature?
3/5 Compromise
How many votes are needed to approve an amendement?
3/4 or 75%
Which three amendments are about trials and the court system?
5, 6, & 7
This is what people were called who supported the Constitution
Federalists