Articles of Confederation Flashcards
1
Q
What did the Articles of Confederation create?
A
The first U.S. government
2
Q
Was the first central government strong or weak?
A
weak
3
Q
Federalist government
A
Government where central power would oversee & share authority w/ the states
4
Q
What are the 3 branches of government
A
- legislative, 2. judicial, 3. executive
5
Q
legislative branch
A
makes laws
6
Q
judicial branch
A
interprets laws
7
Q
executive branch
A
enforces laws
8
Q
Together, the 3 branches of government create ____
A
checks and balances
9
Q
bicameral representation
A
legislative branch divided into two houses
10
Q
What are the two houses that make up Congress?
A
- The Senate
- The House of Representatives
