Articles of Confederation
Why couldn't the Articles have checks and balances?
Only one branch no executive or judicial
How would slaves be counted towards representation and taxing?
Three-Fifths
Name the three authors?
Jay, Madison, Hamilton
Three requirements for House
25, 7 years, inhabit the state
Combination of Virginia and New Jersey Plan is called?
Great Compromise
How many states did it take to pass a law under the Articles?
9
Which plan called for equal representation and unicameral legislative branch?
New Jersey
What advantage does Madison state the new government system will bring?
Control factions
Three requirements of Senators
30, 9 inhabit state
Powers written in the Constiution such as issuing patents, naturalization are called ___________powers
enumerated or expressed
How many states did it take to amend the Articles?
all 13
What plan called for three branches of government and bicameral legislative branch
Virginia
What feature of the new Constitution is Madison highlighting in Federlalist51
separation of powers
What percentage of Senators are elected every 2 years- fraction
one-third
What organizations will normally make rules about elections of Senate and House members?
State Legislatures
The Northwest Ordinance was passed under the Articles what did it deal with?
Territories becoming states
Who is the Father of the Constitution?
Madison
Which branch does Madison see as being the most powerful?
Legislative
Name the two types of gerrymandering and explain
Cracking, Packing
What does apotheosis mean?
Youve reached the highest height
Why was the Articles a necessary part of our nations history? Explain
We were not ready for a strong central government
What year was the Constitutional Convention?
1787
What number Federalist Paper is about the Judiciary Branch
78
How many Electoral Votes are there total
538
Term that means a formal disapproval of a member of Congress actions
Censure