First Government
What was the name of the document that replaced the Articles of Confederation?
The Constitution
The first 10 amendments to the constitution...
The Bill of Rights
List the three branches of government
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
Name the two plans for government that were proposed by small states and large states.
New Jersey and Virginia Plan
How many amendments are there?
27
Name the role of each branch
Executive- Enforces Laws
Judicial- Interprets Laws
What was the name of the law passed to sell land to settlers in the Midwest region (Hint- from the inquiry activity, also on the slideshow)
Northwest Ordinance
The power of the supreme court to declare a law unconstitutional is an example of...
Checks and Balances
How many U.S. senators are there?
How many U.S. Representatives are there?
100 senators
435 Representatives
Why was congress limited under the Articles of Confederation?
They couldn't raise money through taxes.
What idea from the Magna Carta was put into the U.S. Constitution?
Rule of Law- Everyone must obey the law, no one is above the law
What is the name of the process of electing the president to office? (hint think of the maps we look at for every election)
Electoral College
What were three problems with the Articles of Confederation?
-Congress couldn't collect taxes
-Each state printed its own money making trade confusing
-No national army/military
-No President
During the Ratification debate over the constitution, there was debate between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists.
Name one person from each side and what they argued for during the debate.
Federalists- Alexander Hamilton, James Madison
Argued for a strong central government and for less state power.
Anti-Federalists- Patrick Henry, George Mason
Argued that the federal government would become too strong and states wouldn't have enough power.
Explain what separation of powers means?
Makes sure that no one branch is too powerful by giving each branch roles and powers that limit each other.