To give more power to the states and not the Federal Government.
100
What was Shay's FULL name? (No middle)
Daniel Shay
100
What is the Legislative Branches main job and nick name?
Make the laws, Congress.
100
What is the Judicial Branches main job?
To explain the laws.
100
What is the main job of the Executive Brach?
Makes sure laws are followed.
200
Who and how long did they debate about giving the power to the states.
The Continental Congress, 5 months.
200
What caused Shays Rebellion?
The raise in taxes to pay off debt, taxing more than the farmers could make in a year.
200
How many Congress members are there?
535, 435 Representatives, 100 Senators.
200
Hoe long is a Judges period?
Life, as long as they want, or as long as they are good.
200
What type of citizen do you need to be to become President?
natural-born citizen
300
Name 3 weaknesses of the Articles.
No president to enforce laws made by Congress, no court system, no power to tax to raise money, required 13 votes to the Articles, and small states and large states had one vote.
300
What did Shays Rebellion want the government to do?
Print more paper money so it was easier to pay back loans.
300
Name 5 powers of the Congress?
Taxation, borrow money, trade, money, war, army, navy, etc...
300
What the 3 different courts?
Federal courts and judges, supreme court, and trial by jury.
300
What point count considers who wins an election. How long is the Presidents period?
Electorals. 4 years.
400
Name 3 strengths of the Articles.
Representatives from every state, issued currency, owned land which could be sold for money, maintained armed forces, conducted foreign affairs and signed treaties.
400
In January 1787, how many people raided what, to try to get government to lower taxes?
1,000 people raided to arsenal, or the place where they store guns.