Federalism
The Constitution
Political Parties
Amendments
Eras
100

How many types of Federalism are there? 

2 Types.

100

The Constitution consists of how many parts? List them.

3 PARTS- the Preamble, the 7 Articles, & the Amendments. 

100

What did the federalists believe in? 

STRONG central government

100

Which amendments are related to suffrage? 

15. 19. 23. 26.

100

Which era started in 1865 as soon as the Civil War ended? 

Reconstruction

200

What are the names (& nicknames) of the types of Federalism?

1. Dual (Layered Cake)

2. Cooperative (Marble Cake)

200

The Constitution is the  2nd _______ ________ of the United States. 

Social Contract

200

What did the Anti-Federalists believe in and what document did they require before ratification? 

WEAK central government and the Bill of Rights

200

Which amendment addresses the rights of the accused? 

6th Amendment.

(Would also take 4th, 5th, 7th, or 8th)

200

Which era lasted from 1900-1929 and was categorized by rapid change and improvement?

The Progressive Era

300

What is the definition of Federalism?

The relationship between the state governments and the federal government. 

300
How has the Constitution been changed over time? (Hint: there are two ways)

Formally & Informally

300

Which party (or faction) believed the Articles SHOULD NOT have been replaced. 

The Anti-Federalists.

300

Amendments are ________ to the Constitution

Changes

300

Which Constitutional amendments fall under the era of Reconstruction?

13th, 14th, & 15th. (OCV)

400

Where can you find the idea of federalism in the Constitution? 

10th Amendment.

400

What are each of the 7 articles about? 

1. Legislative

2. Executive

3. Judicial

4. Relationships between the States

5. Amending the Constitution

6. Supremacy Clause

7. Ratification

400

What was the Federalist view on the Bill of Rights? Explain. 

They did not think it was necessary because it was "a given." It should be self-explanatory that the government would protect the rights of the people. 

They feared that if certain rights were written down, those not listed would be abused. (Led to the 9th Amendment) 

400

Which amendments are related to the Executive Branch?

12th, 20th, 22nd, & 25th.

400

Which Constitutional amendments fall under the Progressive Era? Define at least ONE. 

16th, 17th, 18th, & 19th. 

16: Gave Congress the power to tax

17: Direct election of Senators

18: Prohibition of Alcohol

19: Women's suffrage

500

Define the different types of Federalism, when they were in effect, and give an example. 

1. Dual: (pre-1930) Powers are clearly defined and separate from the State and Federal governments. (Ex. States control driving and traffic laws, which the Fed controls money)

2. Cooperative: (post-1930) Powers are often shared between the State and Federal governments There aren't defined, rigid responsibilities. (Ex. Education is shared between the States and Fed)

500

** DAILY DOUBLE **

List all six principles of the Constitution and where to find them. 

1. Popular Sovereignty (Preamble)

2. Limited Government (Bill of Rights)

3. Separation of Powers (Articles 1-3)

4. Checks and Balances (Articles 1-3)

5. Judicial Review (Article 3)

6. Federalism (Amendment 10)

500

Which principle of the constitution did the Anti-Federalists support? 

Limited Government

500

Which amendments are related to the Legislative Branch? 

11th, 20th, & 27th

500

What era started AFTER the Progressive in the year 1929?

The Great Depression