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C.1.5 Articles of Confederation
C.1.8 Federalists v Anti-Federalists
C.1.6 Preamble
C.1.7 Constitutional Limits and Powers
C.3.5 Amending the Constitution
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What was America’s first attempt at a national government?
The Articles of Confederation?
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What group supported the creation of a new Constitution?
Federalists
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What is the Preamble?
The introduction to the Constitution.
100
What is the idea of separation of powers?
sets up three branches with their own distinct powers and responsibilities. This way no one branch became too powerful
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What does the term ratify mean?
To approve or pass
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What were some of the weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Congress had no power to tax, to regulate trade, or to enforce its laws; the national government lacked a national court system [judicial branch] and central leadership [executive branch]; and changes to the Articles required unanimous consent of the 13 states)
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What group was against the Constitution?
The Anti-Federalists
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Why is the phrase "We the People" so important. (These are the first 3 words in our Constitution.
The people are granting powers to the government. The government depends on the people for their power. The People support the Constitution.
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What is the idea of checks and balances?
allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches.
200
Why is our Constitution considered to be a living breathing document?
We can make changes to it called amendments. That way it stays current.
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What was Shay’s Rebellion?
This was a revolt led by farmers that were in fear of having their farms taken away.
300
What was one reason the Anti-Federalist were against the Constitution.
They did not think it protected individual rights.
300
Name 3 of the goals listed in the preamble. (500 pt question)
1. Form a more perfect union 2. Establish justice 3. Insure domestic tranquility 4. Provide for the common defense 5. Promote the general welfare. 6. Secure the blessing of liberties.
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What is limited government?
is a government limited by a constitution. The government can’t just do whatever it wants.
300
How can an Amendment be proposed to the Constitution?
By ⅔ of the members of both the House and the Senate or at a Convention called by ⅔ of the states
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Where did the Framers decide to get rid of the Articles of Confederation and create the Constitution
At the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia
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What part was added to the Constitution (or what agreement was made) in order for both sides to agree on the Constitution? Hint: The Anti-Federalist wanted this added to protect people's rights
Bill of Rights
400
What does the goal in the preamble "establish justice" mean?
make a fair and honest system for all people in America.
400
What are the three branches of government, and what does each one contain/do?
Legislative- (Congress) makes the laws Executive- (President) enforces the laws Judicial- (Courts) Interprets the laws
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How can an amendment be ratified or passed?
By ¾ of the State Legislatures or by ¾ of ratifying conventions in the States.
500
Under the Articles of Confederation we only had one branch of government that could make laws. What was our only branch of government under the A.o.C
Legislative Branch
500
What are the 3 parts of the Constitution?
Preamble, Articles, and Amendments
500
What does the goal in the preamble "provide for the common defense" mean?
protect the country from other countries or people that might try to harm us
500
What is one way the Executive Branc (our president) can "check" (or limit) another branch of government.
He ca veto a law, appoint judges to the Supreme Court.
500
How many states need to ratify an amendment in order for it to pass? (Have to do the math and know the percentage of states).
38 (37.5 is not right because you can't have 1/2 a state do something).