AoC to Constitution
Name a problem with the Articles of Confederation.
Examples include:
No power to tax, no national court system, could not enforce laws, could not raise an army, could not regulate trade, could not enforce treaties
How many members of Congress are there?
535
What is the group of advisors that the President chooses to assist him/her?
Cabinet
What is the main job of the Judicial Branch?
Interpret the Laws
How many members of the US Congress have to vote to propose an amendment?
2/3
What event demonstrated the problems with the Articles of Confederation?
Shays' Rebellion
What is it called when the President rejects a bill?
Veto
How is the President chosen?
Electoral College
The group of people that decide who is guilty/not guilty in a trial court.
Jury
Which amendment keeps the Governor DeSantis from taking my car just because he likes it?
5th
How many representative did each state have in Congress under the Articles of Confederation?
One (1)
Who is 4th in line to become President?
President Pro Tempore
When the president meets with foreign leaders to make treaties, what hole is he/she fulfilling?
Chief Diplomat
When you ask a higher court to review the findings of a lower court.
Appeal
This amendment gives us the right to a jury trial in civil cases?
7th
What did the Federalists use to gain popular support for the proposed Constitution?
The Federalist Papers
What term describes our two house legilature?
Bicameral
If the President is accused of wrongdoing, Congress can ________ the President.
Impeach
Judicial Review
What amendment helps establish federalism in the US?
10th
What did the Anti-Federalists insist on having in order to ratify the Constitution?
A Bill of Rights
What part of Article I of the Constitution allows Congress to pass laws that are necessary and proper to carry out its job?
The Elastic Clause
Who has to approve Presidential appointments?
The Senate
Oh dukes! You are being accused of selling fake Nike shoes in Florida, Georgia, and Alaska. Where would your trial take place?
US District Court
What amendment gives us the right to buy puppies?
9th