Consitution and early Republic Flashcards
What happened during the post revolution period?
The establishment of a stable government, while adressing internal and external challenges.
What led to the Constituional Convention being formed?
The Articles of Confederation deemed to be inadequate.
What year was the Constitutional Convention formed?
1787
What was the result of the Constitutional Convention?
The constitution being established. Which created a federal system with checks and balances among the three branches of government.
What did the Federalists support?
They supported a strong central government.
What did the Antifederalists support?
They supported states rights and individual liberties.
What did the feralist and antifederalist debate lead to?
The debate led to the inclusion of the Bill of Rights.
What is the Bill of Rights?
The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the U.S. constitution.
What does the Bill of Rights protect?
It protects civil rights and liberties to the individual, such as freedom of speech, press, and religion.
What rules does the Bill of rights set?
Sets rules for due process of law and reserves all powers not deligated to the Federal Government to the people or states.
What precendents did early presidencies set?
Precedents for governance issues like national debt, foreign policy and domestic stability.
Who were some of the early presidents during the early republic?
George Washington, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
Who was the author the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
