articles of con 1776-1789 Flashcards
common sense
pamphlet by Thomas Paine
advocating for immediate independence
persuaded many Americans to favor independence
Tories
american loyalists who fought on the side of the British
articles of confederation
-established during revolutionary war by continental congress
-formed due to fears of concentrated power
-WEAK central gov
bills of rights
-list of things gov is forbidden to do
(can’t take away certain rights)
why did articles fail
Congress commanded little respect and no support from state governments anxious to maintain their power
why did articles form
From the beginning of the American Revolution, Congress felt the need for a stronger union and a government powerful enough to defeat Great Britain. During the early years of the war this desire became a ***belief that the new nation must have a constitutional order appropriate to its republican character
effects of american rev
increased participation in politics and governance, the legal institutionalization of religious toleration, and the growth and diffusion of the population.
-influenced revolutions around world
shot heard round the world
opening shot of the battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, which sparked the American Revolutionary War
after efforts to amend the confederation. what happened?
numerous national leaders met in Philadelphia in 1787 to establish a new constitution.
they were:
James Madison, George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Wilson
feds vs anti feds
feds:
battled for a strong union and the adoption of the Constitution
Anti:
fought against the creation of a stronger national government and sought to leave the Articles of Confederation
how did anti-feds influence the constitution
forcing the first Congress under the new Constitution to establish a bill of rights to ensure the liberties that the Antifederalists felt the Constitution violated.
what does legislative branch do?
makes all laws, declares war, regulates interstate and foreign commerce and controls taxing and spending policies.
what does executive branch do?
responsible for enforcing the laws of the land.
a PRESIDENT can….
make treaties with the approval of the Senate.
veto bills and sign bills.
represent our nation in talks with foreign countries.
enforce the laws that Congress passes.
act as Commander-in-Chief during a war.
call out troops to protect our nation against an attack.
what does judicial branch do?
Interpreting state laws;
Settling legal disputes;
Punishing violators of the law;
Hearing civil cases;
Protecting individual rights granted by the state constitution;
Determine the guilt or innocence of those accused of violating the criminal laws of the state;
elastic clause (a power of the legislative branch)
congress has power to make all laws “necessary and proper” for fulfilling their duties
