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Lesson 1 - 5 Flashcards

1
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Danile Shays

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Leader of farmers’ rebellion in Massachusetts

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James Madison

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Wanted to change the Articles of Confederation, also helped write the US Constitution

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Patrick Henry

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Virginia leader who spoke out against British policies

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4
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Commerce

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trade in the states

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5
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Convention

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important meeting to discuss commerce

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Arsenal

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weapons storehouse, stored by the national government

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What were the Articles of Confederation, and how were laws passed under the Articles of Confederation?

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All 13 states formed a a confederation, they were supposed to make decisions together. Delegates from 9-13 states had to approve any new law that needs to be passed.

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Why were the Articles of Confederation a weak form of government?

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They often wouldn’t agree on passing certain laws not enough states. If the delegates approved a law Congress still did not have the power to enforce it.

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Under the Articles of Confederation what could the Congress do and not do?

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DO:

  • borrow money
  • make treaty
  • declare wars
  • ask states for money

DO NOT:

  • tax or force states
  • to pay
  • raise their own army/ had to ask states to send their miltias
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What were the problems with commerce, or trade under the Articles of Confederation?

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Some goods cost more in one state than in another.

States all have different money (currency).

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List economic problems that happened after the American Revolution.

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Some former soldiers still hand’t been paid.
Many Americans were poor, yet had to pay high state taxes.
Farmers had to borrow money for supplies and go in debt
Going into debt caused even more problems for those who couldn’t pay their debt and taxes.

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What was Shay’s Rebellion?

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Protests where poor farmers protested by refusing to let the courts meet, armed with pitchforks and guns, farmers shut down court houses and destroyed debt records.

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How did Shay’s rebellion convince people that a new form of government was needed?

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Shays and his followers threatened to take over over Massachusetts arsenal. Since Congress didn’t have an army, the governor had to send state militias, as a result many feared the government wouldn’t be able to stop other violent protests.

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14
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Why did James Madison and others want to give Congress more power?

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They wanted a national government that could keep the country from breaking apart.

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Why did Patrick Henry and others argue against a stronger national government?

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Americans had fought the British because they didn’t want a powerful government ruling their lives.

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Principle

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A rule

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17
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veto

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reject bills passed by congress

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18
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impeach

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acuse president of crimes

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justice

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judge

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amendment

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change

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21
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Philadelphia

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in southeastern Pennsylvania on Delaware River

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22
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Why does the Preamble to the Constitution mention individual liberty?

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The Constitution is designed to protect this liberty.

23
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What is the role of the legislative branch?

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  • lawmaking branch of the new government
  • making laws raising an army and navy
  • declare war
24
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Why did delegates create the separation of powers?

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To keep anyone from controlling government

25
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What are the main powers of Congress?

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Vote directly for members of the House of Representatives

26
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What is the role of the executive branch?

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power to enforce laws made by Congress

27
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What powers do citizens have in selecting the President and members of the Congress?

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vote for electors, who vote for representatives

28
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Why were the delegates careful to preserve the separation of powers?

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So no one had too much power to control Congress

29
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What does the judicial branch represent?

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court system

30
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How does the Supreme Court limit the power of Congress?

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They can put down any law Congress passes.

31
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democracy

checks and balances

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Government that allows people to have power to make choices about their lives and gov.

System where 3 branches have different powers that allow them to watch over each other

32
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Constitution

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describes how the federal government’s power is shared between the three branches. Each branch is given different important roles and watch over each other. The system was developed in order to form a more perfect union

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Checks and Balances

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Congress can check the President’s power by voting to override or cancel the veto. If this happens, a bill becomes a law, even if the President is against it. Example of checks and balances are way Supreme Court justices are selected and Senate either approves of President’s choices or rejects it

34
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State Powers

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state governments can build and manage state highways and state parks and oversee public shcools and state colleges and universities(sames as Federal Governments). Congress can’t favor one state over another. States can’t print money, raise armies, or make treaties with other countries

35
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Rights of Citizens

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several amendments have been added to the Constitution over their leaders. State legislators originally elect senators. Citizens can vote for almost everything.

36
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State Powers: National

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  • control trade between states

- create an army and navy

37
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State powers: Shared

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-collect taxes

38
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State Powers: State

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  • set up local governments

- control in state

39
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ratify

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to approve

40
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Federalists

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a citizen who wanted a strong national Government and was in favor of ratifying

41
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due process of law

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The principle that guarantees to a fair public trial

42
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reserved powers

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authority that belongs to the states, or to the people, not to the government

43
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Cabinet

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a group of the President’s most important advisors

44
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political party

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group whose members seek to elect government officials who share the groups point of view

45
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John Adams

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Massachusetts leader who served as a member of Congress

46
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Alexander Hamilton

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American leader in calling for the Constitutional Convention and winning support

47
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Thomas Jefferson

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Main writer of the Declaration of Independence

48
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What would adding a bill of rights to the Constitution do?

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  • limit the power of the federal Government

- to protect the basic rights of the people

49
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Describe the struggle to get the Constitution approved.

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Many delegates disagreed with each other and had difficulty coming to an agreement

50
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Why do you think some Anti-Federalists changed their minds about the Constitution?

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because Anti-federalists heard about the pormise of the bill of rights

51
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Explain the key right guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.

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  • First Amendment:gives people the right to follow any religion or none at all
  • Second Amendment:protects peoples’ rights to have weapons
52
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Why is the First Amendment important?

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The First Amendment protects freedom of speech, freedom of the press and the right of people to assemble or gather

53
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Why do you think it was necessary for the President to have a cabinet?

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cabinet members advise the president which is important because they help the President make important decisions.

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