Unit 3--US Constitution Flashcards
What were the Articles of Confederation?
It was the 1st government
.it was weak
.abuse of power
.no executive branch
.regulate trade
.declare war
What act admitted new states to the U.S. having more settlers?
The Northwest ordinance act
How did the Great Compromise help big states and small states?
The large states had the House of Representatives and the small states had the Senates
What law agreed on how slaves counted for representation and taxation?
The Three-Fifths compromise
What were Federalists?
The Federalist:
.supported the constitution
.Strong central government
.More stable union
What were the Anti-Federalists?
The Anti-Federalist:
.Against the constitution
.More power to the states
.Wanted a bill of rights
What made other branches of government not get too powerful?
The checks and balances
What were the citizen responsibilities?
.serve on juries
.vote in elections
.stay informed
. obey law
What gave the 1st amendment?
.Freedom of religion
.Freedom of speech
.freedom of press
Freedom of assembly
.Freedom to petition
What amendment was the no unreasonable search?
Amendment 4 was the amendment that didn’t let anybody let u search you.
What was the 6th amendment?
Right to trial by jury
What was the amendment for freedom from unusual punishments?
8th Amendement
What was the 10th amendment?
This amendment does not let the central government abuse its power
