Articles of Confederation
What was the first national government after Independence?
The Articles of Confederation
Who was the President at the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington
What shares power with the national government? A)Countries, B)States
C) Counties D)Local Governments
B) The States
Who supported the proposed Constitution?
Federalists
Freedom of religion, speech, and the press are protected by which Amendment?
The First
How many branches of government did the unicameral Articles of Confederation have?
One Legislative Branch or Congress
Where did the Constitutional Convention meet?
Philadelphia, PA
What were the two houses of Congress that the Great Compromise created?
The House of Representatives and the Senate
Which side wanted a strong national government?
Federalists
Who wrote the Bill of Rights?
Who had the only power to tax under the Articles of Confederation?
The STATES
What was James Madison’s nickname at the Constitutional Convention?
The Father of the Constitution
What was the Three- Fifths Compromise?
Every 3 slaves would be counted towards population
Who opposed the proposed Constitution?
Anti-Federalists
Which amendment prohibits the quartering of soldiers?
The Third
What event led people to want to change the Articles of Confederation?
Shay's Rebellion
Which “key” convention leader from PA wanted states to hold more power? He was also an ambassador to France
What law is the “supreme law of the land”
Federal law or the Constitution
Why did Anti-Federalists oppose the proposed Constitution?- Be specific
They did not want the national government strong enough to overtake them.
Which Amendment guarantees that you get a “fair and speedy” trial with a jury of your peers?
The Sixth
List any 3 specific weaknesses of the A of C
1.All 13 colonies had to change it
2. Congress could not tax or 3. regulate trade
4. No executive or judicial branches
5.Each state could print own money
6.Could not make the states follow the Articles
Big states wanted representation based on population. Small states wanted equal representation.
Name the THREE branches of the national government and what each of their jobs are.
Executive-Enforces the laws, Judicial-Interprets the laws, Legislative, makes the laws
How many Federalist Papers were there? How many did Hamilton write?- 250 if you get half the question right.
85, Hamilton wrote 51, John Jay-5, and Madison 29
Which amendment makes sure that you are not tried for the same crime twice? (Double Jeopardy)
the Fifth!