The Articles & Early America
What did Congress fear about a strong central government after independence?
Rights for which people fought would be lost.
Why is James Madison called the “Father of the Constitution”?
He was well prepared to lead discussion at the convention.
What is the primary job of Congress?
To make laws for the country.
What is a federal system?
Power is shared between national and state governments.
Why did some states refuse to approve the Constitution in 1788?
It did not list the rights of the people.
What was the long-term effect of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?
Territories eventually became states.
What is a republic?
A country led by elected representatives.
Which branch carries out the laws?
Executive branch.
Why does each state have two senators?
To balance large and small states.
One purpose of the Bill of Rights is to:
Limit the power of the federal government.
Why is Shays’ Rebellion important?
It led to the Constitutional Convention.
What did the Great Compromise decide?
Representation in Congress.
What is the Supreme Court’s power to declare laws unconstitutional called?
Judicial review.
What was the biggest concern of opponents to the Constitution?
Giving up state power to form a stronger Union.
The right to a speedy trial is in which amendment?
Sixth Amendment.
How many Articles are in the Constitution?
7
What is the Constitution organized into?
Articles
The President is part of which branch?
Executive
What does the rule of law mean?
No one is above the law.
How does freedom of the press help democracy?
It allows people to be informed.
Article I creates which branch?
Legislative branch
Where was the Constitutional Convention held?
Philadelphia
What system keeps one branch from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
BONUS: An amendment is ratified by three-fourths of the:
State legislatures.
Which is NOT protected by the First Amendment?
-Attending a protest
-Burning the American Flag
-Damaging Propety in a protest
Damaging property in a protest.