The Articles of Confederation
The Preamble
The Branches of Government
Checks and Balances
Vocabulary
100
Where were the Articles of Confederation drafted?
100
One goal in the Preamble is to “provide for the common defense.” What does this mean?
protecting the nation from threats
100
How many branches are in our government
3
100
What are "Checks and Balances"?
It is where branches of government check each other from getting too much power.
100
Describe the word "Union"
a unified people or public
200
how many votes were needed in congress to approve a decision within the articles of confederation?
9/13
200
The Preamble begins with “We the People” to show that power comes from this group.
Who are the citizens of the United States?
200
List for me the branches of government and tell me what each branch does in our government
Legislative: (Congress and House of Reps.) creates laws
Judicial: (Supreme Courts and lower courts) reviews and interprets laws
Executive: (President) Enforces laws, and can approve or veto laws
200
What is a veto?
It is when the president can reject a law given by Congress (Legislative Branch)
200
What does "domestic tranquility" mean?
Peace within the home
300
True or False: The Articles of Confederation were a strong foundation for our government?
False
300
In the Preamble, this word means “fairness under the law.”
What is justice
300
Who is part of the President's team when he is in office
The Vice President and his Cabinet Members
300
If the president veto's a bill, but congress still thinks it is a good bill what happens?
Congress must have a 2/3 majority to pass the law
300
what is a 2/3 vote?
When congress (Legislative Branch) come together to override the veto of the President
400
What did the Articles of Confederation do?
Linked the states together
400
True/False: Tyranny helps maintain the goals of the preamble
False
400
Legislative Branch consist of who in Congress?
The Senate and House of Representatives
400
If the President does not abide by our checks and balances as a government then he becomes a what?
A tyrant
400
What is Popular Sovereignty?
"We the People" meaning Power is given to the People of the country
500
during the articles of confederation how many states needed to be present and vote in order for an article to be changed or ratified?
ALL 13
500
What are the 6 main goals of the preamble?
1.) Form a perfect Union
2.) Establish Justice
3.) Ensure domestic tranquility
4.) Provide for the Common Defense
5.) Promote the General Welfare
6.) Ensure the Blessings of Liberty for ourselves and our Posterity
500
What else can the President do besides enforce laws made by Congress
Veto
500
This is a power that that is divided between both national and state government, but when combined power is shared
What is Federalism (or federal power)
500
What is republicanism, and Representative?
Republicanism: Citizens who vote for leaders to represent them.
Representative: The person chosen to represent the people