Supporters of the Constitution
Wanted a strong central government
100
Anti-Federalists opposed the Constitution. What does "oppose" mean?
against
anti
not approve
100
What is an amendment?
change
200
What is federalism?
form of government in which power is divided between national and state governments
200
What is the purpose of the Preamble?
To outline the purpose of government
Introduction
200
What is another name for the Legislative Branch?
Congress
200
The Judicial Branch is which article?
Article III
200
Which branch interprets the laws?
Judicial branch
300
What is Rule of Law?
No one is above the law. The applies to everyone.
300
What are checks and balances?
Each branch can check and limit the power of other branches.
Each branch checks the other one and balances the power between all three.
300
Powers specifically given to the national government are called _______________
A. Concurrent Powers
B. Reserved Powers
C. Federal Powers
D. Executive Powers
D. Executive Powers
example: coin money
300
Who has the power to veto a law?
President
300
What phrase do we use to help us remember the articles in order?
Lazy Elephants Jump
400
Who were the Anti-Federalists?
People who opposed the Constitution because it did not have a Bill of Rights
400
Congress is which article number?
Article I
400
The Constitution became the "Supreme law of the land" when ___________ states ratified it?
Hint: answer is a number
9 states
(out of 13 states at that time)
400
A proposed amendment becomes a law/new amendment when ___________ states ratify it?
Hint: answer is a number
3/4 ths
400
Article III creates the Supreme Court and __________ courts that Congress deems appropriate.
lower
(All the courts under the Supreme Court)
500
What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia?
To revise the Articles of Confederation
500
What is Necessary and Proper Clause?
Congress can expand the federal government when it is necessary and proper.
ex: Air Force
500
Why did the Anti-Federalists oppose the Constitution?
It lacked a bill of rights!
500
What was the Connecticut Compromise/Great Compromise?
2 houses
one with equal representation (Senate)
one with representation based on population(House of Rep)
500
Why did the Articles of Confederation fail?
They did not give enough power to the central government.
There were many weaknesses.
Could not enforce laws
could not tax
no court system etc.