Constitution Flashcards
What was the relationship between the American colonies and the British Government before 1776?
The British Government ruled over the colonies
What was the colonies primary concern about British rule?
The lack of parliamentary representation
What effect did the Intolerable Acts have on the colonies?
The increased outrage from colonies
What was the purpose of the first continental congress?
to resolve issues that colonies had with Britain
What happened at the second continental congress?
The colonies decided to announce independence
What are the two houses in the U.S. bicameral legislature?
The Senate and The House of Representatives
What was the Three-Fifths compromise?
A way to count enslaved people in the state population census
What is the difference between the constitution and the articles of confederation?
The constitution establishes a two-vote chamber legislation
What is republicanism?
a government where people are represented indirectly
What is separation of powers?
a principle that divides governing responsibilities among different branches
What is the preamble?
to establish justice for the nation
What is article I of the constitution?
the legislative branch that regulates commerce
What is article II of the constitution?
The structure of presidential elections
What is article III of the constitution?
the creation of the federal supreme court
What is article IV of the constitution?
It grants powers to the states
