Articles of Confederation
What are some strengths of the Articles of Confederation
Declare war, post office, make laws (9/13), union, treaties, Northwest ordinance, sell land
Where the did the Constitutional convention take place?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
What principles sets up the 3 branches of Government?
Separation of Powers
What was the plan that called for equal representation among the states?
The New Jersey Plan
Which part of the country had the biggest population of slaves?
The south
Why didn't the Anti-Federalist want only one person to be in charge(president)?
They feared that one person in charge would turn to a tyrant or king with too much
What is popular sovereignty?
The people have the power in government, the people give the government consent to be governed.
What is the 4th amendment?
No unreasonable searches and seizures (warrant)
What did leaders who opposed the federalists want the leadership to remain?
They wanted the power to remain with the states, just like it did with the Articles of Confederation.
Why was James Madison called "The Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison was called The Father of the Constitution because he was the one who wrote it.
What is the Executive Branch of the Government?
The president
Which states wanted to have equal representation?
Small states (NJ, NH, etc.)
What is an amendment?
A change.
What did the Anti-Federalist asked be added to the Constitution?
Bill of Rights
What is one civic duty we have as citizens?
Pay taxes, serve in a jury, obey the law
What is a bill of rights?
a list that guarantees people's freedoms.
What were some of the troubles with the Articles of Confederation
No president, no army, no courts, no taxation, states argued, they central gov. was weak
What were the north and south arguing about?
If slaves should count towards the population
What is the Jedicial Branch of the government?
Supreme Court - interpret laws
What is a bicameral legislature?
Congress made up of 2 bodies (groups),
The Senate and the House of Representatives
3 out of every 5
Who were some of the federalist?
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay
What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
the Preamble
What is the first amendment and why is it important?
Protects five of our rights - speech, religion, press, assembly and petition.
What was the cause of Shay's Rebellion?
Many poor farmers could not afford the high state taxes and were losing their farms.
What were big states and small states arguing about?
How states should be represented in government. (equal representation vs. by population)
What is the Legislative Branch?
Congress - makes the laws
What was the agreement that formed the House and the Senate?
The Great Compromise
What Compromise would benefit the southern states?
the 3/5 compromise
Name one Anti-Federalist
George Mason, Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams
What is consent?
to give permission
What is the idea of the second amendment?
Right to bear arms.
What did leaders feel needed to happen after Shay's Rebellion?
They felt a convention needed to happen with all of the states so the government could be made stronger.
A new government was needed
What were the names of the plans that became The Great Compromise and what did they want?
New Jersey Plan (equal representation)
Virginia Plan (representation by population)
What is the principle that helps limit the power of the 3 branches of government?
checks and balances
Who is George Mason?
Anti federalist
Against the constitution
Asked for a bill of rights
What was the issue concerning slaves?
Whether the count the slaves as part of the state's population, which would mean the southern states would have more power.
Why did the anti federalist not support the Constitution
They thought it would take away power from the states and the people. It would make the central gov. too powerful.
What is ratify/ratification?
To approve
What is the eighth amendment?
Against cruel and unusual punishment, bail or fines.