Unit 1
Describe the government set up under the Articles of Confederation?
It was extremely weak and didn’t hold any power within the central government. States held most of the power. Congress didn’t have the ability to levy taxes. (unicameral, legislative branch, some exec and judi functions)
Virginia Plan
Wanted representation based on population.
Federalist
a political party that advocated for larger government and industrialism.
What is the first method of the formal amendment process?
Two-thirds of Congress propose an amendment
Pro choice
Democrats
How could the Articles of Confederation be amended?
With a 9/13 state approval in a vote
New Jersey Plan
Wanted representation through equality.
How many states were needed to ratify the Constitution?
9 states out of 13.
Which Amendments are known as the Civil War Amendments?
13-15
Pro death penalty
Republican
What is the Preamble?
The introduction to the U.S. Constitution.
Connecticut Compromise
Great Compromise, House - pop rep Senate - equal rep
Name the qualifications to be a House of Representative and a Senator.
Must be a U.S. citizen for 7 years, at least 25 years old, and resident of the state you represent. Senator, 30 years old, 9-year citizen, resident of the state.
First amendment
Freedom of speech
What does the Executive Branch do?
Executes the laws created by the legislative branch.
What was the first official government of the U.S.?
The first official government was under the Articles of Confederation. (The second continental congress, 1775, broke away from England)
Name and define the six principles of the Constitution.
The six principles are popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, checks and balances, judicial review, and federalism.
What is the necessary and proper clause?
Also known as the elastic clause, it gives Congress the right to adjust to new cases and act accordingly. (implied powers)
18 amendment
Banning alcohol
What does the Legislative Branch do?
Creates laws.
Explain the 3/5ths Compromise
Slave-owning states wanted representation for their slaves, so Congress agreed to count ⅗ths of the slave population in a state as people. (South, North didn’t want them to be represented)
Anti-Federalist
a political party that advocated for a limited government, state’s and people’s rights, and nationalism. (no constiutional ratification, strong central govt, small)
Define concurrent powers.
Powers that both the state and central/national/local government has. (shared powers)
3rd amendment
Can't hold soldiers in homes
What does the Judicial Branch do?
Interprets laws.