Unit 5 Social Studies Flashcards
1
Q
When and where did the Founding Fathers write the constitution?
A
When- 1787
Where- Philly convention
2
Q
What did the federalists want?
A
loose interpretation
3
Q
What did anti-federalists want?
A
Strict interpretation
4
Q
Name 5 compromises
A
- Great compromise
- 3/5 compromise
- Feds vs. anti-feds
- Feds paper
- Bill of Rights
5
Q
What is limited government?
A
Restricted government
6
Q
What is republicanism?
A
Elected representatives
7
Q
What is popular sovereignty?
A
Power rests people
8
Q
What is individual rights?
A
10 amendments
9
Q
What are the 3 branches of government?
A
- Executive
- Legislative
- Judicial
10
Q
What are the checks and balances?
A
All the branches keeps the other two in check
11
Q
What is judicial review?
A
The U.S. Supreme Court to interpret the Law
