The US Constitution Flashcards
What is the meaning behind the original American Flag?
On the old flag,The stripes represent the original 13 colonies and the stars represent the 50 states of the union.
The American flag Colours and symbolism
Red symbolises hardiness and Valour.
White symbolises purity and innocence
Blue represent vigilance,perseverance and justice.
List of the 13 colonies
New Hampshire,Massachusetts,Rhode Island,Connecticut,New York,New Jersey,Pennsylvania,Delaware,Maryland,Virginia,North Carolina,South Carolina and Georgia.
What was the American war of independence.
The American revolution was the insurrection fought between 1775 and 1787 through which 13 of Great Britain’s North American colonies threw off British rule to establish the sovereign united state of America.
It was from 19 April 1775 to September 3 1783.
Who were the founding fathers
George Washington,James Madison,Benjamin Franklin,Alexander Hamilton
When was the American constitution written.
It was written on 17 September 1787.
What is the Bill of Rights?
The Bill of rights is the first 10 Amendments to the constitution.It spells out American’s rights In relation to their government.It guarantees civil rights and liberties to the individual-like freedom of speech,press and religion.
What is Federalism
Federalism in the USA is the constitutional division of power between U.S state government and the federal government of the US.
Federalism explanation
The main idea in this is the sharing of power between national and state governments.In America,the states existed first and they struggled to create a national government.
What is congress
Congress is the legislative branch of the federal government that makes the nation’s laws.The two houses of Congress have equal but unique roles in the federal government.
What is the Process for amending the American constitution.
The amendment must be proposed by 2/3 of the congress then ratified by 3/4 of the state legislatures.
What are some of the issues with the amendment process?
Minority can fraustrate the will of majority.
Doesn’t stop short term trends e.g prohibition on 1918
Small states are over represented in the process e.g Alaska has the same say as California.
It allows power interpretation to the unelected Supreme Court.
