UNIT 3: THE NEW NATION & U.S. CONSTITUTION Flashcards
What were the Articles of Confederation?
The U.S.’s first frame of government during the American Revolution.
True or False:
The Articles of Confederation were a strong, lasting government.
False
What was the weakness of the A.O.C dealing with money?
No power to tax = No money!
What was the weakness of the A.O.C dealing with leadership?
No executive branch = No president!
What was the weakness of the A.O.C dealing with military?
No national military = States had their own militias.
What was the weakness of the A.O.C dealing with government branches?
Only one branch (Legislative) = No checks and balances!
What rebellion showed the need for a stronger government?
Shays’ Rebellion (1786)
What did the Great Compromise do?
Created bicameral legislature (Senate = 2 per state; House = based on population).
What did the Three-Fifths Compromise do?
Counted enslaved people as 3/5 of a person for representation.
What was the Northwest Ordinance?
The process for admitting new starts to the U.S., population requirement to apply: 60,000 settlers; territories govern themselves.
What does the Separation of Powers consist of?
Legislative makes laws (Congress).
Executive – Enforces laws (President).
Judicial – Interprets laws (Supreme Court).
What was the Bill of Rights?
First 10 amendments to protect individual rights.
U.S Constitution
The Constitution is the supreme law of the United States.
Alexander Hamilton
The first secretary of of the Treasury under President George Washington, Hamilton played a pivotal role in establishing the nation’s financial system.
George Washington
Washington provided guidance for 55 state delegates who gathered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to fiercely debate the future of the United States.
