History + Background
Author of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
Original goal of the Constitutional Convention
Revise the Articles of Confederation
Article I of the Constitution topic
Legislative Branch
Right to bear arms
2nd
Name one goal from the Preamble
form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity
How many branches of government did the Articles of Confederation establish?
1
Group of people who supported passing the Constitution
Federalists
Article II of the Constitution topic
Executive Branch
Freedom from self-incrimination
5th
What does bicameral mean?
Two houses
What is the first section of the Declaration of Independence about?
Statement of government's duties
Essays written explaining why the Constitution should be ratified
Federalist Papers
Article III of the Constitution topic
Judicial Branch
No cruel and unusual punishment
8th
What group selects the President?
Electoral College
Theory by John Locke that people agree to give up some rights for the benefits of government
Social Contract Theory
Con. Con. plan for the government that large states supported
Virginia Plan
What is a way Congress can check the power of the President?
Override vetoes
Approving appointments
Spending
Right to vote for African Americans
15th
What was one weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
No power to tax
No executive
No court system
Can’t regulate trade
Didn’t have sole power to coin money
Need 9 states to pass laws
Need 13 states to amend Articles
Central gov’t is too weak
Event that exposed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
Shays' Rebellion
Main concern of the Anti-Federalists
Attack on their liberties, wanted a Bill of Rights
Section of the Constitution discussing the powers of the government
Five freedoms of the first Amendment
Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, Petition
The 9th state to ratify the Constitution, allowing it to go into effect
New Hampshire