Vocab
People who make up the government (delegates)
Congress
________are groups of people that work to be in charge of a government.
Political Parties
1st 10 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution
Role: To write the laws. Made up of Congress
Legistlative Branch
In 1794, the “Whiskey Boys” rioted, refused to pay taxes, harassed tax collectors who tried to enforce the law.
Whiskey Rebellion
To Approve
Rafity
_______Party believe the government should help people more, especially those who are struggling.Often want higher taxes on the wealthy
Democratic Party
2nd part of the U.S. Constitution, establish the structure of the government, outlining the powers and responsibilities of the 3 branches.
7 Articles
Role is to Interpret the Law. Made up of the Supreme Courts
Judicial Branch
George Washington's letter to American people before he left office.
Farewell Address
2 houses of government
Bicameral
Favored a strong/large national government. Many were originally dem. Were bankers and businessmen
Democratic Party
Introduction to the U.S. Constitution
The Preamble
Role is to enforce the law. Made up of the President/VP
Executive Branch
The 1st Constitution in the U.S.
Articles of Confederation
When power shared between national and state governments
Federalism
_________ Party usually believe in smaller government, They often want lower taxes, to keep more of the money they earn.
Republican
It explains the purpose & lists 6 goals of the government
The Preamble
What branch has the Power to declare war?
Legislative/ Congress
Farmer Rebellion to oppose the selling of their land and livestock in Massachusetts
Shays' Rebellion
Change or addition to the U.S. Constitution
Amendment
Wanted small national government, favored strong state governments & had economy based on agriculture
Republican Party
Changes or Additions to the U.S. Constiution
27 Amendments
What Branch has 2 houses?
Legislative/ Congress
Meeting to fix the government, make it stronger, and more united.
Constitutional Convention