Problems/Compromise
List 3 Problems with the AOC
Weak central government, Inability to regulate trade, Collect taxes, Develop a national currency, etc.
Why did some Framers believe that the state governments had too much power under the Articles of Confederation?
The Framers believed this because no one including the national government had the power to control actions made by state governments
Who is an example of a significant member of the Federalists?
James Madison
Which branch of government was not a part of the Articles of Confederation?
Executive Branch
What language was the Constitution written in?
The Constitution was written with a mix of specific and broad language. Within Section 8 of Article 1, 17 enumerated powers of Congress are listed as well as two overarching ideas
Why were the states afraid of a stronger national government?
After being under British rule for so long the colonist's view of the central government was negative. They did not want what happened under the British to happen again.
How many houses are Congress divided into, and what are they?
2 (House of Representatives and Senate)
What is a bill?
A proposed law
What are the specific powers of Congress?
Impose and collect taxes, Borrow Money, Regulate Commerce, Coin Money, Declare War and Raise an Army and Navy, Establish Post Offices
What were the Framers convinced of regarding the state legislature?
State legislatures were passing laws that violated the property rights of many citizens
Who has the power to declare a law made by Congress unconstitutional?
The U.S. Supreme Court
What was the problem with using specific language in the Constitution?
By laying out special powers of the government things could be missed and cause significant issues in later situations
What disagreements about the powers of Congress did the Framers have?
They disagreed about the amount of power that should be given to Congress. Some Framers believed that the power Congress held should be broader, while others wanted the powers of Congress to be defined.
Why were the Anti-Federalists against writing the Constitution in general language?
They believed that writing it in the common language would make it unclear where the limitations for the federal government were
How do the other branches check the power of Congress?
The branches work together to approve and enforce laws
After a president vetoes a bill, how much of Congress must agree to it for it to become a law?
How did the Constitution outline the limits of power on Congress?
The Constitution outlines the limits on Congress in Section 9 of Article 1
What does Article 10 of the Constitution outline?
Limits of power on State Government, such as inability to import and export goods
What did James Madison believe the legislature should have the right to do?
Veto laws made by the state legislature
What are enumerated powers?
Powers that are specifically listen in the constitution