Articles of Confederation
What event led to colonists realizing the weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Shay's Rebellion
What did the Virginia Plan propose?
a strong national government with three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial
1st Amendment
Free Speech
Who can veto bills passed by Congress?
the President
Did the Federalists like the Constitution? Why?
Yes, because they believed that the Constitution could prevent a single individual from taking power
Under the Articles of Confederation, how many states are needed to agree to pass a law?
Unanimous decision (meaning all of the states have to pass it)
What Compromise established Congress' power to regulate commerce?
Commercial Compromise
Which amendment gives the right to bear arms?
Second
Who can override a presidential veto?
Who were the Anti-Federalists?
Group of people opposing ratification of the Constitution in 1787
What was the main legislative body called under the Articles of Confederation?
Congress of the Confederation
____ out of 13 states had to approve in order to ratify the Constitution
9
Which amendment protects unreasonable searches and seizures?
Fourth
Who can declare laws unconstitutional?
Supreme Court
Name an Anti-Federalist
Example Answers: Patrick Henry, Richard Henry Lee, Elbridge Gerry
Which important treaty was negotiated under the Articles of Confederation?
Treaty of Paris (1783)
What was the main purpose of the Annapolis Convention?
to discuss and find solutions to the trade barriers between states that existed under the Articles of Confederation
Which amendment gives the right to a speedy trial?
6th amendment
Who confirms the president's appointments with the Supreme Court?
the Senate
True or False: There were fewer Federalists in the New England and Mid-Atlantic states
False
Which of the following best describes the primary weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
A) The ability to declare war on foreign nations.
B) The power to coin money.
C) The lack of a standing army.
D) The ability to regulate interstate commerce.
D) The ability to regulate interstate commerce.
What was the significance of the Connecticut Compromise?
It created two houses: the Senate and the House of Representatives
Which amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?
Eight
Who can impeach the President?
House of Representatives
How did the Federalists argue for their beliefs?
By writing the Federalist Papers