Articles of Confederation/Constitution

Question 1

Articles of Confederation -

Answer 1

Established a limited national government and gave power to the states. The national government had one branch: legislative (congress). No judicial system- states maintained their own courts.

Question 2

Shays’ Rebellion

Answer 2

MA passes a tax to be paid in specie, which was more scarce than paper money. Indebted farmers complained, Daniel Shay led a rebellion of farmers and marched to an arsenal in springfield. REbelling proved that articles of confederation were not effective

Question 3

Alexander Hamilton-

Answer 3

Federalists papers, in annapolis convention, etc

Question 4

James Madison-

Answer 4

Annapolis convention, became the father of the constitution”for the work he put into the document, federalist papers, etc.

Question 5

The Constitution-

Answer 5

was ratified with the agreement to include the Bill of Rights, ten amendments added to the constitution.

Question 6

Great Compromise

Answer 6

Combined Virginia and New Jersey plan. Created two houses; The Senate (2 reps from each state) and the House of Representatives (number of representatives based on population).

Question 7

Three-Fifths Compromise

Answer 7

Three-fifths of a stat population was counted when determining representation.

Question 8

Legislative Branch-

Answer 8

• Includes Congress- which includes the house of representatives and senate.

Question 9

Executive Branch-

Answer 9

Includes the president and the vice president.

Question 10

Judicial Branch-

Answer 10

Included the Supreme Court

Question 11

Enumerated and implied powers-

Answer 11

enumerated power, written in constitution. Implied power-assumed power

Question 12

Checks and Balances-

Answer 12

gives each branch the authority to check the other branches or stop them from abusing their powers.

Question 13

Separation of Powers -

Answer 13

Government contained three separate branches (legislative, executive and judicial) each had its own authority but none could have complete power.

Question 14

Democracy-

Answer 14

a government by the people.

Question 15

Republic-

Answer 15

A government run by the people through their elected representatives.

Question 16

Veto

Answer 16

President can veto or pass bills

Question 17

Federalists-

Answer 17

Articles of Confederation were weak, liked strong national government, men of experience should govern the nation, constitution protected people without a bill of rights, separation of church and state.

Question 18

Anti-Federalists -

Answer 18

Articles of Confederation were good, opposed strong national government, constitution favored the wealthy, demanded a bill of rights, wanted unanimous consent not ⅔, wanted to keep god in the document.

Question 19

Federalist Papers

Answer 19

Written by James MAdison, John Jay, and Alexander Hamilton. A collection of 85 articles written to convenience New York State to approve the constitution.

Question 20

Ratify/ Ratification-

Answer 20

Constitution is ratified in agreement to include a bill of rights.

Question 21

Bill of Rights-

Answer 21

10 rights added to the constitution in order to protect the citizens of the US. Ex. Freedom of speech, right to bear arms, etc.

Question 22

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