Bill of Rights
15th Amendment
Black men can vote.
The system divides government power between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
Separation of Powers.
What is Shay’s Rebellion?
The 1786–1787 uprising of farmers in Massachusetts that exposed the weaknesses of the national government under the Articles.
This group of writers opposed the Constitution and wrote essays like Brutus No. 1 warning about a powerful national government.
Anti-Federalists
In Federalist No. 10, Madison argues that this type of republic can best control the dangers of factions.
A large republic
19th Amendment
Gave women the right to vote.
Popular Sovereignty
People have a say in power.
Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress did not have the authority to regulate this between states, leading to economic conflicts.
Interstate Commerce.
In Brutus No. 1, the author argues that this type of government would become too powerful under the Constitution.
Federal government
What is judicial review
Federalist No. 78 explains that the judicial branch has this power to determine whether laws are constitutional.
24th Amendment
Banned poll taxes.
What is the great compromise?
This compromise during the Constitutional Convention created a two-house legislature with representation based on population in one chamber and equal representation in the other.
1787 meeting where delegates met to revise the government.
Constitutional Convention
What did Brutus 1 argue about factions?
In Brutus No. 1, the author argues that in a large republic, this political problem could grow stronger and allow powerful groups to dominate the government.
The Declaration of Independence states that people have the right to alter or abolish a government that fails to protect these basic rights. What is this called?
Natural rights
17th Amendment
States can vote for US Senators
Federal law takes priority over state law.
supremacy clause
This group served as the national legislature.
congress
Brutus feared the federal government could eventually overpower these governments that were meant to retain most political power.
State governments
Federalist 51 argues that each branch of government should have its own powers and also the ability to limit the powers of the other branches. This system of limits is called what?
Checks and balances
23rd Amendment
Washington, D.C. can vote in national elections.
This constitutional principle divided power between the national government and the states.
Federalism
What is foreign policy?
The national government had the power to manage relations with these other nations.
Why did Brutus 1 say a large republic would be bad?
No true representation
What is argued regarding single rulers in fed 70
Hamilton argues that having a single president makes it easier for citizens to hold the executive responsible for decisions and actions.