Federalism & Anti-Federalists
What group opposed the Constitution?
Anti-Federalists
The Northwest Ordinance included many requirements. What did it say about slavery?
-Slavery was outlawed
A meeting took place between delegates from 5 states before the Constitutional Convention. What was the reason?
-To discuss ways to promote trade among their states
The Virginia Plan proposed:
-3 branches of government
-two-house legislature
9 out of 13 states were needed to ______________ the Constitution.
ratify
What is Federalism?
A system of government in which power is shared by the national and state governments.
Where was Wilderness Road?
-Kentucky
What was the only group present at the Constitutional Convention?
-wealthy, white men
How many houses & state votes did the New Jersey Plan propose?
1 & 1
The Principle of Separation of Powers states the Executive Branch enforces laws & The Legislative Branch ____________ laws. What does the Judicial Branch do?
-To make the laws
-To interpret laws
Name two provisions Anti-Federalists wanted to be added to the Constitution.
-Bill of Rights
-Legislative Branch to haver more power than the Executive Branch
-Wanted important political powers to remain with the states
What 3 groups of individuals weren't present at the Constitutional Convention?
-No N.A., A.A., or women
The Great Compromise united the New Jersey and Virginia Plans. How was representation determined in the Senate and House of Representatives?
-Senate would give each state equal representation
-House of Representatives would have representation according to state population
Which plan was similar to the Articles of the Confederation?
New Jersey Plan
The 10th Amendment is called the Federalism Amendment. What Article of the Constitution explains how Federalism works?
Article 4.
Freedom of __________ was a concern of the Northwest Ordinance.
religion
What was the other name for the Great Compromise?
The Connecticut Compromise
Checks and balances involves ......
-each of the branches of government has some control, or check on the other 2 branches.
How did Anti-Federalists convince people to oppose the Constitution?
-Published their views about the Constitution in newspapers and pamphlets.
-Used logical arguments
-Destroy American liberties
What events took place in Shay's Rebellion?
-Shay couldn't afford his taxes
-Shay's army rebelled
-Shay led multiple campaigns
-Shay attacked an arsenal and lost
What appeased the smaller states & larger states in the Great Compromise?
-Smaller states: equal representation in the Senate
-Larger states: representation in the House of Representatives based on state population
What was the 3/5 Compromise?
-Three-fifths of the slave population would be counted when setting direct taxes on the states and would be used to determine representation in the legislature
Name the Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation in order from pinky to thumb (inside & outside).
See Hand Worksheet.