Articles of Confederation
How many branches of government did the Articles of Confederation have. Name the branch(s).
1. A Legislative Branch
This compromise Created a bicameral (2 house legislature) with an upper house in which representation was based on equality and lower house where representation was based on a States Population
The Great Compromise/Connecticut Compromise
Which of the following best describes what is meant when the Preamble says, "provide for the common defense?"
A) Have police
B) Have firefighters
C) Have a top-notch football team
D) Have a military (or militia)
D) Have a military (or militia)
How many branches does our government have today? List each branch
3. Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
What is the Capital of France?
Paris
List at least 3 powers the Articles of Confederation did not have
could not collect taxes
could not enforces laws
No Standing Army
No executive
Could not regulate commerce (money)
No common currency
Needed all 13 states to agree to any amendments
needed 9 of 13 states to pass a law
This compromise counted enslaved persons as 3/5 of a person toward a states total representation.
3/5 compromise
Which of the following best describes what is meant when the Preamble says, "more perfect union?"
A) Good marriages
B) States working together
C) Collective bargaining with employers
D) Cooperating with other countries
B) States working together
Article 2 of the Constitution list the powers of the _______________ branch.
Executive
What is the smallest US state?
Rhode Island
This founding father believed Americans were overreacting to Shays rebellion. He did not support the new constitution.
Thomas Jefferson
This group DID NOT support the constitution at the Constitutional convention
Anti-Federalist
What is the purpose of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?
A)Serves as an introduction and purpose for the document.
B) Reasons why the Articles of Confederation failed.
C) List of grievances against the King
D) Establishes a need for a Bill of Rights
A)Serves as an introduction and purpose for the document.
How many Senators are in the Us Senate?
100
What is the longest river in the United States?
Missouri
What was the Articles of Confederation?
Americas first Constitution.
This is the process for how the President of the United States in elected today. Citizens vote for electors = to that states total representation.
Electoral College
Which of the following best describes what is meant when the Preamble says, "establish justice?"
A) To have police monitor lawbreakers
B) To have a court system that applies laws fairly
B) To have police interpret laws and determine punishments
C) To have the police and court system work together to penalize suspected law-breakers
B) To have a court system that applies laws fairly
What was added to the Constitution that listed individual rights not already in the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
What country won the FIFA World cup in 2022?
Argentina
Who was the last state to ratify the Articles of Confederation?
Maryland
This group was led by Alexander Hamilton and believed a strong central government was essential for the Nations future. They strongly supported the Constitution.
The Federalist.
Which of the following best describes what is meant when the Preamble says, "promote the general welfare?"
A) Endorse the idea of general well-being and looking after the common good
B) Support the idea of giving money to individuals in need
C) Cooperate with other nations
D) Tax citizens to provide things like parks and public pools
A) Endorse the idea of general well-being and looking after the common good
It is the job of this branch of government to interpret laws.
Judicial
In what State was George Washington born?
Virginia