Test 12/9/22

Question 1

what is republicanism

Answer 1

when americans did not want to be ruled by a king- people wanted to run the government

Question 2

list some weaknesses of the articles of confederation

Answer 2

-congress could not impose taxes
-congress could not regulate trade
-9/13 states had to agree
-all states had to agree to amend articles
-no executive or judicial branch
-the continental congress was the only branch
-states had all the power
-no court systems
-states were not united
-was very hard to change the governement

Question 3

what was the land ordinance of 1785

Answer 3

a plan for splitting up or cutting the land
6 mile square townships were set up

Question 4

what was the northwest ordinance?

Answer 4

a plan for creating new states
-Congress appoints governor & judges
-5,000 voting residents, write temp constitution, elect government
-60,000 free inhabitants, write state Const., apply for statehood

Question 5

what was shays rebellion?

Answer 5

farmers revolted because of taxes
-it identified a need for a new government
-inspired the constitutional convention

Question 6

what was the great compromise?

Answer 6

-was how the states were represented
-the idea that the senate is equal for all states while the house is based on population

Question 7

what state did not show up to the constitutional convention?

Answer 7

Rhode Island

Question 8

who is considered the “father of the constitution”?

Answer 8

james madison

Question 9

what was the 3/5 compromise?

Answer 9

slaves count as 3/5 of a person for population

Question 10

what did the NJ plan want for how states were represented?

Answer 10

it wanted equal representation for all states

Question 11

identify the 7 underlying principles of the constitution?

Answer 11

1. Popular Sovereignty
2. Federalism
3. Republicanism
4. Separation of Powers
5. Checks and Balances
6. Limited government/Rule of Law
7. Individual Rights

Question 12

what is judicial review

Answer 12

the power of the judicial branch to decide whether a law violates the constitution or not

Question 13

separation of powers

Answer 13

-three branches
-legislative, executive and judicial

Question 14

federalism

Answer 14

power divided between federal and state government
(expressed=federal and reserved=state)

Question 15

checks and balances

Answer 15

each branch checks each other

Question 16

popular sovereignty

Answer 16

the people control

Question 17

what is the purpose of the preamble of the constitution?

Answer 17

sets out purpose and goals of constitution

Question 18

what kind of citizen does someone running for president need to be?

Answer 18

a U.S citizen since birth

Question 19

what is the job of the executive branch?

Answer 19

to carry out laws

Question 20

what is the job of the judicial branch?

Answer 20

to carry out laws

Question 21

what requirements does one need to have to become a federal judge?

Answer 21

no requiremnets

Question 22

what can the congress do?

Answer 22

impeach the president, ratify treaties and coin money

Question 23

the president can make appointments, but who has to approve them?

Answer 23

the senate

Question 24

how can congress override veto?

Answer 24

with 2/3 majority

Question 25

what type of issues do states deal with vs. the federal government deal with?

Answer 25

-state=driving age, marriage
-fed=international issues

Question 26

what did the anti-federalists want and why?

Answer 26

a bill of rights to protect against government abuses

Question 27

who were some famous people in the ant-federalist party?

Answer 27

Patrick Henry, Sam Adams

Question 28

why was the Bill of Rights created?

Answer 28

to ratify the Constitution

Question 29

what is the job of the legislative branch?

Answer 29

to make laws

Question 30

what majorities are needed to amend the Constitution?

Answer 30

2/3 of congress and 3/4 of states

Question 31

whats in the first amendment?

Answer 31

-guarantees citizens rights to freedom of religion, speech, press, and political activities

Question 32

what amendments have been made in the constitution so far?

Answer 32

-abolishment of slavery
-women have the right to vote
-electors must vote for pres AND vice pres
-national voting age is 18

Question 33

what is the max time a president can serve?

Answer 33

two terms (of four years each)

Question 34

who was the president of the constitutional convention?

Answer 34

george washington

Question 35

what are some examples of checks and balances?

Answer 35

-veto laws
-congressional approval of presidential appointments
-congress declares war

Question 36

limited government

Answer 36

government is not above the law

Question 37

individual rights

Answer 37

courts can declare laws unconstitutional