Articles of Confederation
What was our first Constitution called?
Articles of Confederation
Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?
Philadelphia, PA
Name the 3 branches
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
How many amendments in the Bill of Rights?
10
Which group supported the Constitution?
Federalists
What power did the government lack under the AOC?
Tax
Who did well leading discussion, known as the "Father of the Constitution"
James Madison
Which branch makes the laws and raises taxes?
Legislative
- Limit federal government's power
- Protect freedoms and rights
Who is above the law?
NO ONE! - Treated equally
What was an achievement of the AOC
Northwest Ordinance of 1787
Which two plans for representation in Congress existed? (large vs. small states)
Virginia Plan, New Jersey Plan
Which branch enforces laws/appoints judges
Executive
The rights of the accused (due process) are protected where?
Who ultimately decides POTUS?
Electoral College
What was the purpose of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787
Territories into states
Which plan did small large states support/which chamber of Congress?
Virginia Plan - House of Representatives (Population)
What keeps the branches from getting too much power?
Checks and Balances
Which amendment protects unenumerated rights?
9th
Who shares power in the federal system?
State and national governments
Which event led to the Constitutional Convention
Shays' Rebellion
Before the 3/5ths Compromise, how did the North and South feel about representation in Congress for the enslaved population?
North - did not want enslaved population to count
South - Wanted all enslaved population to count
Compromise - 3/5ths
How are members of the House of Representatives determined?
population
What are the 5 freedoms of the 1st Amendment
Speech, religion, press, assembly, petition
What is an example of a concurrent power?
Taxes (both state and national!)