Articles of Confederation
What powers did the Articles of Confederation give to the states?
Tax
● Approve Laws
When was the Constitution signed?
Sept. 17, 1787
What is federalism?
Sharing of powers between the state and national government
What are the two houses of Congress?
Senate and House of reps
Be prepared to describe the advice Washington gave to our country in his farewell address?
❌Avoid political parties.
✅Morality and religion.
Which powers did the Articles of Confederation give to the federal government? (3)
● Declare War
● Appoint Military Officials
● Make Alliances
● Manage Relationships with Native Americans
Why was and is the bill of rights important?
It protected the rights of citizens
Who wanted the Constitution?
Federalists
How many Senators does each state have?
2
Why did Washington want our country to avoid political parties? Was he correct?*
Yes
Lead to jealousies
False alarms
Lead to influence from foreign countries
6. How did the Articles of Confederation hurt our country (make our government weak)?
(2 examples)
● It didn’t create a judicial or executive branch
● They didn’t allow Congress to collect taxes
● States had to approve laws
Why is it important that we are able to amend the Constitution? (what does it mean
to amend?)
As our country changes, so will we need to change the way our government
functions and protects the rights of people.
Who wanted the bill of rights
Anti federalists
Please describe how the issues of representation in Congress and counting slaves
towards a population were resolved.
● Great Compromise
○ Agreement made to create both the House of Representatives and the
Senate
○ It allowed both states with large populations and small populations to feel
that they had a voice in the legislative branch.
● 3/5ths Compromise
○ For every 5 slaves, 3 counted towards a state’s population (when taking a
census for representation in Congress)
How did Washington set a precedent for other presidents? Give at least 2 specific
examples.
● Made the office of president respectable
● Chose the best cabinet (not just his friends)
● Showed power and mercy (Whiskey Rebellion)
● Only served two terms in office
Why did our founders want a weak central government through the Articles of
Confederation?
They were afraid of our nation being ruled by a King (getting too much power)
What is the Constitutional Convention? When did it happen?
● Gathering of states to revise (change or improve) the Articles of Confederation
● May 25, 1787