Articles Of Confederation
What was the "Big" policy that helped Northern States and Southern States to find a middle ground for their wants in Government?
The Great Compromise
Who wanted a strong Federal Government?
Federalists
What are the first 10 Amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
Who has the power to Approve or reject presidential appointments to government and the judicial branch • Approve or reject treaties negotiated by the president and his advisors
Legislative Branch
what is the Presidents Cabinet?
The cabinet assists the executive branch with carrying out a president’s administration.
What was the 3/5ths Compromise
When slaves counted as 3/5ths of a person. This was for the purpose of representation based on Population.
Who wanted the Bill of Rights
Antifederalist
What is the Supreme Law of the Land Called?
The US Constitution
Who can Serve as the leader (commander in chief) of the military • Give pardons (legal forgiveness) for lawbreaking • Bring Congress together for special sessions
Executive Branch
Marbury V Madison created _______ Review
Judicial
What was the Virginia Plan?
What was the New Jersey Plan?
Virginia wanted their representation in Government to be based on population. New Jersey wanted it to be based on equal number of Representatives.
Who wanted the States to have more power?
Anti-Federalists
What are the 3 Branches of Government?
Judicial, Legislative, Executive
Which Branch can Determine if a law or action is constitutional or unconstitutional
Judicial Branch
A President needs a majority of what kind of votes to become president
electoral
What did Northern States want to be taxed?
Southern?
Northern States- Imported Goods
Southern- No tax
Why was the Bill of Rights important to the Anti-Federalists?
It protected the rights of the people. It made sure that the Federal Government would not have too much power the way the King had in a monarchy.
What was the purpose of Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances
To make sure each branch has separate jobs to maintain balance of power in the Federal Government.
Which Branch had the most power?
The constitution can be amended if how many states vote for so?
2/3 of states have to vote
What is the name for "Two house" System
Bicameral
Name 3 Amendments and what they do
teacher discretion
What are the six principles of the Constitution?
Popular Sovereignty, Federalism, Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, Judicial Review, Limited Government
Which Branch had the most power?
none, they had a balance of powers, but some can argue that the Legislative branch had the most power dating back to the Articles of Confederation. (there was only the legislative branch at that time)
What is Judicial Review
The Supreme Court could review actions or decisions and determine if It was constitutional • The court could limit the power or actions of other branches of government