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Why was there no national court system and why was this an issue?
There was no judicial branch and it meant many disputes could not be resolved.
What does "Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity" mean?
What did the Articles of Confederation want regarding the power of a central government?
The articles wanted a weaker central government that couldn't become too powerful. They were fearful of having another Britian situation.
Did the Anti-Federalists think the constitution was enough to protect the people?
No
What does Ordain mean?
Order or decree something officially.
What was the only branch that was available?
Since there was only a congress, the only branch available was a legislative branch.
Why does the preamble start with "We the People"
To state that the intended group of people that it was meant for was THE People of the United States.
What did the federalists think of the constitution?
They thought it was more than enough to protect people's freedoms.
Why did the Anti-Federalists want a Bill of Rights?
To ensure people and states have more rights and freedoms that the main central government would not be able to take away.
What does Ratify mean
making something (a document) official.
What was the main outcome of not having a president/executive branch?
Laws between states could not be enforced.
What does "Insure domestic tranquility" mean?
To make sure there is peace within the nation.
What was the main point of the Federalist Papers regarding the power of the central government?
The Federalist papers wanted a strong central government.
Which party was more favored by poor farmers and the people?
The Anti-Federalists
What is a confederation?
A union of states or groups that combine with a central authority.
This rebellion happened when soldiers were not being paid after the revolutionary war and their farms were being confiscated due to overdue taxes.
Shay's Rebellion
What does "Provide for the Common Defense" mean?
It means to maintain and improve upon our nation's safety and security.
What was the name of the famous newspaper articles written to support the Constitution?
The Federalist Papers.
What did the Anti-Federalists demand be added to the Constitution?
What is Commerce? (Describe the scale/size of it)
Buying, selling, and trading on a large scale usually between states and countries.
What were the 3 main things that the Articles of Confederation could do?
Could make treaties with other countries, could make laws and amendments, and created a national government to coordinate the revolutionary war effort.
U.S. Crime is Down for 5th Straight Year
– CNN
What goal of the Preamble is illustrated by this headline?
Insure Domestic Tranquility
When was the Constitution ratified?
December 1791.
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Anti-Federalists ____ed a ____ central government that would take away the peoples' ____.
Feared, strong, rights.
What does amendment mean?
A change or addition on a piece of legislature, usually to improve it.