federalism
What term describes the division of power between a national government and state governments?
: What is federalism?
What was the primary purpose of the Articles of Confederation?
What was to create a confederation of sovereign states with a weak central government?
Which interpretive method focuses on the Constitution's original meaning as understood by its framers?
What is originalism?
He was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and a strong advocate for the Constitution.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
This man led the rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts during the late 18th century, which became known as Shays' Rebellion.
Who is Daniel Shays?
Which clause in the U.S. Constitution establishes that federal law takes precedence over state laws?
What is the Supremacy Clause?
: Name one major weakness of the Articles of Confederation related to financial matters.
What is the lack of power to levy taxes??
What is the method of constitutional interpretation that considers the Constitution as a living document that should adapt to contemporary values?
What is the Living Constitution approach?
This prominent Federalist and co-author of the Federalist Papers was instrumental in the establishment of the national bank and served as the first Secretary of the Treasury.
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
This was one of the primary grievances of Shays' Rebellion, which involved high levels of this tax imposed on farmers.
What is debt?
In which landmark case did the Supreme Court rule that Congress has implied powers under the Necessary and Proper Clause?
What is McCulloch v. Maryland?
How did the Articles of Confederation handle the issue of western land claims by states?
What is they ceded western land claims to the national government?
In which case did the Supreme Court apply the concept of judicial review, allowing it to declare laws unconstitutional?
What is Marbury v. Madison?
This leader was known for his role in the Progressive Era, advocating for reforms like trust-busting and the regulation of railroads.
Who is Theodore Roosevelt?
Shays' Rebellion occurred primarily in this state, which was one of the original thirteen colonies.
What is Massachusetts?
What was the outcome of the Supreme Court case United States v. Lopez (1995) regarding federal power?
: What was the Court limited the scope of the Commerce Clause?
What event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and led to the drafting of the U.S. Constitution?
What is Shays' Rebellion?
This type of interpretation focuses on the literal text of the Constitution.
What is textualism?
This political philosopher's writings, particularly "The Social Contract," greatly influenced the framers of the Constitution and ideas about democratic governance.
Who is Jean-Jacques Rousseau?
The rebellion was sparked by economic hardships following this conflict, which had left many veterans in debt and facing foreclosure.
What is the American Revolutionary War?
How does federalism allow states to experiment with different policies? Provide an example of such an experiment.
What is federalism allows states to implement varied policies independently, such as marijuana legalization in some states despite federal prohibition?
How did the Articles of Confederation address the issue of interstate commerce?
What is the Articles provided no strong mechanism for regulating interstate commerce
how many articles did hamilton write?
what is 51 articles?
This influential senator from Kentucky was known for his role in the Great Compromise and his efforts in brokering agreements between competing factions at the Constitutional Convention
Who is Henry Clay?
shays' Rebellion highlighted weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation, leading to this event where the U.S. Constitution was drafted.
What is the Constitutional Convention of 1787?