Feds vs Anti Feds
What document did the Federalists suppport
The Constitution
Name the Three Branches
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
What is a "Check"
One branch limiting the power of another
What does Constitutional mean
When a law/action follows the Constitution
What is the term for countries that are not the US
Foreign Countries
What was a fear the Anti-Federalists had?
The Central government becoming too powerful
Which branch can declare war
The Legislative branch
What is the name of the action when the President refuses to sign a law?
Presidential Veto
What did the Constitution replace
The Articles of Confederation
Why is the Constitution called the "Supreme Law of the Land"
All other laws must align with the Constitution, everybody has to listen to it
Name the two main leaders of the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists
Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson
What is the name of the group of people that helps the President
The Cabinet
What can the Supreme Court do when it's interpreting laws
Declare them unconstitutional
Why did the Founding Fathers want to move on from the Articles of Confederation
The AOCs were too weak to run the nation
What is it called when the president frees someone from jail
Presidential Pardon
What did Thomas Jefferson think was the best tool to keep the government from abusing its power
Educating the people
What is the main job of the Judicial Branch? What do they make sure laws are doing?
Interpret Laws and make sure they are following the Constitution
If Congress decides the President's actions are wrong, what can they do
They can begin the impeachment process
What type of government did Americans fear after the American Revolution
Monarchy or tyranny
What does it mean if Congress overrides a veto
It means that Congress had 2/3rds of it to vote to pass a law even after the President vetoed it.
List two differences between Federalists and Anti-Federalists
Strong vs Weak Central Government
Urban vs Rural support
Trade/manufacturing vs Agriculture
Wealthy/Upperclass in the government vs. the common Man
How many Senators are there, and how many members of the House of Representatives are there? How did they get to these numbers
100 senators, 2 for each state
435 House of Representatives members, this changes based on state population
What is the purpose of Checks and Balances?
To separate the power of the government and to make sure the government does not abuse its power.
What is it called when the Federal Government and the State Government share power
Why did Anti-Federalists believe that state-level governments were best for the style of government and best for the people
It prevented the central government from becoming too strong, and state-level governments understood how to govern their people better.