Unit 3 ~ The Constitution Flashcards
1
Q
Weaknesses Of The Articles Of Confederation ?
A
- No Authority To Tax Which Meant No Money/Profit
- No National Military So States Had Militias
- No President !!
- Only One Branch Being Legislative Which Meant No Checks Or Balances
2
Q
Differences Between The Federalists & Anti-Federalists ?
A
Federalists
- Mainly North
- Strong Central Government !!
- Presidential Brach
Anti-Federalists
- Strong State Rights
- Weak Central Government !!
- Didn’t Want Monarchy To Repeat Itself
- President Would Mean Monarchy In There Eyes
3
Q
Bill Of Rights
A
First 10 Amendments In The U.S. Constitution
4
Q
Strengths Of The U.S. Constitution ?
A
- 3 Branches Of Government
- Can Collect Taxes
- Checks & Balances
- Power To A Militia
- More Power To Function
5
Q
What Did Federalists Have To Do To Compromise With The Anti-Federalists ?
A
Created The Bill Of Rights So The Government Could Not Violate There God Given Rights
