Articles Of Confederation
The articles of confederation was the (1st, 2nd or 3rd) government of the United States?
1st.
In creating Constitution, which two type of states had differing views?
Large vs. Small
Who was the leader of the Federalists?
Alexander Hamilton or James Madison.
Which amendment says no quartering of troops, and where did the idea to put that there come from?
3rd, when the king quartered soldiers in their homes (Living quarters)
People rule by voting.
Popular Sovereignty.
Who had all the power under the AOC?
States.
The small states proposed the _______ plan, which said representation for the new government would be determined by?
The large states proposed the _______ plan, which said representation for the new government would be determined by?
New Jersey, equal votes per state.
Virginia, based on population.
Who was the leader of Anti-federalists who later became president? (Hint: Imp docs)
Thomas Jefferson.
Protest.
I voted for Joe Biden in 2020. Which principle is this?
Republicanism.
This law established a way for admitting states into the union. (Hint: 60,000 men)
Northwest Ordinance.
Northern states wanted slaves to count for _____, but thought counting them for population would give the Southern states too much power
What was the name of the compromise made for these two viewpoints?
3/5 compromise.
Federalists.
What are the three branches of government, and what are their functions as it pertains to law?
Legislative - Make Laws
Executive - Enforce Laws
Judicial - Judge/Interpret laws
Congress (Legislative branch) makes laws but the President (Executive branch) refuses to enforce the laws. Which principal of the Constitution can congress act on?
Checks and balances.
The weaknesses of the AOC were there was no national army, no taxes, no executive (president), no bicameral system, no court system, and no ability to make coins. Which one of these weaknesses does NOT belong?
No bicameral system.
Two houses were created. The house based on______ and the senate based on ______
What is the name of this compromise?
population, equal representation/ 2 per state
Great Compromise.
This political party did NOT want a national bank or _____ branch, but would accept if a ___ __ _____ was added.
Executive, Bill of Rights, Anti-federalists.
If you were accused of a crime, and the officers in the prison started beating you. Would this be legal? If not, what Amendment is being broken, and what does that amendment say?
8th - no cruel and unusual punishment.
State of Texas handles education and the US government handles money... Which principle of the Constitution does this reflect?
Federalism- State and federal government share power.
What uprising led the US to realize the AOC was too weak and needed to be re-written?
Shay's Rebellion.
What is the role of Congress in regarding the laws? What is another name for Congress?
Make laws, legislative.
The federalist papers argued that _______ of ______ would prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
Separation, Powers.
The Magna Carta, and the English Bill of Rights all influenced what document... (Don't think too hard)
The constitution.
If Barack Obama gets a speeding ticket, does he have to pay it? If so, what principal is represented?
Limited Government.