The Articles/Constitutional Convention!
What number constitution was the Articles of Confederation?
First/#1
Who was the leader of the Federalist party?
Alexander Hamilton
How many branches of government do we have?
3 branches
Who is the leader of the Executive branch?
The president
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10 amendments
What was the name of the rebellion of farmers because of debt due to the Articles?
Shays' Rebellion
How many electoral votes are needed for a candidate to win the presidential election?
270 votes
What are the two parts of the Legislative branch?
Senate and The House of Representatives
How many members are in the U.S. Senate?
100 members
Right to keep and bear arms
2nd amendment
Who did the delegates at the Constitutional Convention decide would elect the president?
A popular vote leading to the Electoral College vote
Who was the leader of the Anti-Federalist party?
Thomas Jefferson
How many members are in the U.S. House of Representatives (not including D.C.)?
435 members
When does the new president get sworn into office (Inauguration Day)?
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January 20th (unless it falls on a Sunday, then it will be the 21st)
Protections and rights for those accused of crimes (grand jury- federal crimes, double jeopardy, due process, self incrimination, Miranda rights)
5th amendment
What compromise combined representation based upon population AND representation by the states?
The Great Compromise
What were the Federalist and Anti-Federalist views on government?
Federalists: wanted a strong central government
Anti-Federalists: wanted strong state governments
the concept that the government must follow clear rules and act reasonably as it carries out the law
due process
What type of LEGISLATURE do we have?
Bicameral
Says that there are other unmentioned rights not listed in the Constitution
9th amendment
What was the BIGGEST issue with the Articles of Confederation?
No power to tax!
1.) states that have historically voted in favor of a particular political party
2.) states that have a more unpredictable voting pattern in regards to political parties
1.) SAFE states
2.) SWING states
1.) branch of government that carries out the laws
2.) branch of government that makes the laws
3.) branch of government that interprets the laws
1.) Executive branch
2.) Legislative branch
3.) Judicial branch
What Supreme Court case granted the power of judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
What are the 5 basic rights listed in the 1st Amendment?
1.) Freedom of Religion
2.) Freedom of Speech
3.) Freedom of Press
4.) Freedom to Assemble
5.) Freedom to Petition