EXAM Unit 1 Ch.2 Flashcards
people in favor of the constitution
federalists
people against the constitution
anti-federalists
document that limited the power of the King of England/ rule of law
Magna Carta
formally approve
ratify
plan of government for US
constitution
13 colonies announce freedom from England
Dec. of Independence
plan with 2 houses, 1 based on pop., 1 equal
Great Compromise
colonists protest tax
Boston Tea Party
a series of essays to urge the ratification of the constitution
federalist papers
the document that created the first central government for the United States; it was replaced by the constitution
Articles of Confederation
What are 4 characteristics of a state?
population, territory, sovereignty, and government
What is the difference between a parliamentary government and a presidential government?
parliamentary- chief exec. is the leader whose party holds the most seats in legislature after an election
presidential-president is elected by the people and holds office for a limited time
Why did the articles of confederation fail?
there wasn’t a strong central government; states held too much power
What did the federalist add to the constitution to get ratification?
Bill of Rights
