fed chap 2

Question 1

declaration of independence

Answer 1

• based on ideas of john locke
• natural rights theory
• radical document
• say 13 colonies are free and independent

Question 2

articles of confederation

Answer 2

the first constitution
- needed unanimous consent
- formally est. united states of America
- limit gov power: no tax, no nat currency, tariffs on interstate trade
- weak nat gov

Question 3

constitutional convention (sep 1786 - may 1787)

Answer 3

• met bc want revise articles but ended up proposing new constitution
• plans = Virginia plan, new jersey plan, Connecticut compromise

Question 4

Connecticut compromise

Answer 4

• fr constitutional convention
• say rep in lower chamber based on population and upper chamber has equal rep to all states
• large and small states debate over rep

Question 5

enumerated powers

Answer 5

powered of congress come fr constituion

Question 6

Virginia plan

Answer 6

nat gov have 3 branches
- direct on ppl
- bicameral and proportional
- council of revision for checks and balance

Question 6

new jersey plan

Answer 6

• equal vote in congress for each state
• unicameral and equal
• strict articles
• nation executive chosen by legisature
• national jury chosen by executive

Question 7

three - fifths compromise

Answer 7

• give states extra pop w slaves worth 3/5 of a person

Question 8

electoral college

Answer 8

• presidential electors selected to represent votes of respective states that meet every 4 years to decide president

Question 9

bill of rights

Answer 9

• first 10 amendments to constitution for basic political rights
• written to appease anti federalists

Question 10

veto

Answer 10

power of legislative branch
- pres can block legislation passed by congress, congress can override w 2/3 majority in each chamber

Question 11

judicial review

Answer 11

authority of courts to declare law passed by congress and acts of executive branch to be unconstitutional

Question 12

how to propose amenment

Answer 12

• can be proposed to by 2/3 of each chamber or by constitutional convention called by 2/3 state leg
• need 2/3 agreement

Question 13

federalism

Answer 13

sovereignty is constitutionally divided btwn nation and state gov

Question 14

federalists vs. antifederalists

Answer 14

federalists - ppl initially supported constitution and ppl supp hamilton

antifederalists - ppl against new constitution during ratification period

Question 15

general welfare clause

Answer 15

give congress power to tax for general welfare

Question 16

necessary and proper clause

Answer 16

give congress power pass all laws necessary and proper to constitution

Question 17

implied powers

Answer 17

powers not explicitly granted to congress but added through necessary and proper clause

Question 18

Marbury v madison

Answer 18

est. judicial review
- ability for court to find leg and executive unconstitutional