Articles of Confederation
True or False: This was the 1st Constitution created following the French and Indian War
The idea that government may only use the power given to it by the people
Limited Government
Citizens elect representatives that represent their beliefs
Republicanism
Legislative Branch
What compromise was agreed upon and allowed for the South to ratify the Constitution?
3/5 Compromise
What type of central government did the Articles of Confederation create?
Weak
A system by which each branch of government limits the power of other branches so that one branch does not become too powerful
Checks and Balances
Gets their power from “We the people”
Popular Sovereignty
This branch is lead by the Commander in Chief
Executive Branch
What is the Great Compromise?
Created equal representation in the senate and representation based on population in the house
True or false: The Articles of Confederation was written in 1777
True
Rights given to us at birth which includes life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness.
Individual Rights
Only Judicial Branch interprets laws by Congress
Separation of powers
This branch contains two separate bodies known as the House of Representatives and the Senate
Legislative
How many senators does Massachusetts have?
2
Where was the Articles of Confederation created?
Philadelphia
A form of government in which power is divided between the federal, or national government and state governments
Federalism
The President can veto a bill
Checks and balances
This branch declares laws to be unconstitutional
Judicial Branch
Ex: Kansas-Nebraska Act, allowing the U.S. territories to choose for themselves whether they would join the Union as free or slave state
Popular Sovereignty
What did the Articles of Confederation NOT allow the government to do?
Tax Citizens
Force people to join the army
Collect debt from the states
The division of authority among executive, legislative, and judicial branches to make sure no one branch has too much power
Separation of Powers
Allows for the government to declare war
Federalism
This branch vetoes and enforces laws
Executive
Three of every five slaves would be counted for ______ and _______ for slave holding states.
Representation
Taxation