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How many Senators does each state have
2 per state
List 2 things protected by the 1st Amendment
Freedom of Speech, Press, Religion and assembly
Definition of Negotiation
Having a Discussion to reach an agreement w/out a breakdown of communication
Anti-Federalists got their support from where?
Rural/Farm Areas
Definition of Persuasion
Attempting to get someone to agree with you using logic or reasoning
What does the 20th Amendment do?
Shortened Lame duck time moving start dates for Congress to Jan 3rd and Pres. to Jan 20th. They were in March
What side wanted to pass the Constitution without having a Bill of Rights
Federalists
What does the 13th Amendment do?
Abolishes Slavery
What does the 15th Amendment do?
Allows for Voting for all citizens regardless of race or color of skin
What was the Compromise made between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists?
The Anti-Federalists would pass the Constitution and the Federalists would agree to add a Bill of Rights
What are the 3 branches of Gov't and what are their jobs?
Legislative- Write/Make the Laws
Executive- Enforce the Laws
Judicial- Judge/Interpret the laws
Power comes from the people is which principle of Gov't
Popular Sovereignty
Which level of Government had the most power under the Articles of Confederation?
States
Allowed- Print Money, Declare war, Establish Post offices. etc.
Not Allowed- Violate the Bill of Rights
By the states population
How much of Congress is needed to propose an Amendment and how many of the states is needed to pass it?
Congress= 2/3rds
States= 3/4ths
What are the term lengths for Senators, House of Reps, and President?
Senator= 6 Years
House of Reps= 2 Years
POTUS= 4 Years
What was the name of the meeting that ended the Articles of Confederation?
Constitutional Convention
What was the name of the conflict that highlighted problems in the Articles of Confederation
Shay's Rebellion
What are the 5 parts of the 5th Amendment and what do they mean?
Grand Jury- A jury to see if a trial is valid, see if there is any actual evidence
Double Jeopardy- Can't Be tried for the same crime twice
Self Incrimination- Don't have to tell on yourself- Admit to doing something
Due Process- Having a fair chance to prove your innocence
Eminent Domain- Public Property can be taken, but for public use only and must be fairly compensated for it.
State powers and Federal powers each have their own name, like state powers are known as one word and federal powers are known as one word. What are they?
State= Reserved Powers
Federal= Enumerated Powers
One example of how each branch checks on the others
Leg on Ex- Override vetos, Impeach Pres. Etc.
Leg on Jud- Impeach Judges
Ex on Leg- Veto bills
Ex on Jud- Appoint Judges
Jud on Leg- Congressional Actions Unconstitutional
Jud on Ex- Presidential Actions Unconstitutional
One example of Federal Power, Shared Power, and State Power
Fed- Declare War, Print Money, Post Offices, etc.
State- Mariage License, Schools
Shared- Taxes, Law and Order, Judges
What was the one thing Mr. Sparks said the Articles of Confederation got right?
The Northwest Ordinance
What 2 Clauses did the Anti-Federalists fear in the Constitution
Supremacy Clause and the Elastic Clause/Necessary and Proper Clause