Unit 5 Test Review Flashcards
Why was it difficult to change an Article in the Articles Of Confederation?
Because all 13 states had to agree
What are the 6 weaknesses of the Articles Of Confederation?
- ) They couldn’t tax
- ) They didn’t have an executive branch and no one enforced laws
- ) There was no national court system
- ) 9 of the 13 states had to agree to pass a law
- ) All 13 states had to agree to change a law
- ) They didn’t use the same currencies
What was the division of power under the Articles of Confederation?
The states had the most power
Which event showed the weaknesses of the Articles Of Confederation and helped to convince the people that a new government was needed?
Shays Rebellion
Why did the Founding Framers decide to write a new Constitution instead of fixing the Articles Of Confederation?
Because it was too weak
Tell me about the constitutional convention: When? Where? Who? Why?
When? September 1787
Where? Constitutional convention, Philidelphia, Pensilvania
Who? The Continental Congress
Why? The Needed a stronger government
Fill in the blank:
Federalists were Americans who __________ the constitution.
Supported
Fill in the blanks:
Anti- Federalists were Americans who ________ the Constitution and believed that it should include a _____ ___ ______
Opposed
Bill of Rights
Which side worried that a strong central government would lead to tyranny?
Anti- Federalists
What does Form A More Perfect Union mean?
To have a better government
What does Establish Justice mean?
Makes laws and establish a fair court system
What does Insure Domestic Tranquility mean?
Maintain laws and order them in the USA
What does Provide For The Common Defense mean?
To protect the nation from its enemies
What does Promote The General Welfare mean?
To ensure well being to the nation
What does Secure The Blessings Of Liberty To Ourselves And Our Posterity mean?
The safeguard of people’s personal freedoms
Fill in the Blanks:
We the ________ in order to form a more perfect ______, establish justice ensure domestic __________, provide for the common defense, promote the general ________, _______ the ________ of liberty! to ourselves and our posterity to ordain and _______ this Constitution for the ________ States of __________.
People Union Tranquility Defense Welfare Secure Blessings Establish United America
Fill in the blanks:
Federalism is the division or sharing of powers between the _____ and ________ governments.
States
Federal
What does the executive branch do and who is in the executive branch?
They make sure the laws are enforced
President, Vice President, and Cabinets
What does the legislative branch do and who is in the legislative branch?
Makes laws
House of Representatives and Senate
What does the Judicial branch do and who is in the judicial branch?
Interprets laws and checks to make sure it doesn’t go against the constitution
Supreme Court
Fill in the blank:
Our check and balances allows each branch of government to _____ the powers of the other branches
Limit
Fill in the blank:
The idea of the three branches of government was inspired by the Enlightenment Think and French Philosopher ___________
Baron de Montesquieu
How is our Constitution organized?
1st Section: Preamble - describes purpose of document
2nd Section: Articles - describes how the government is structured. There are 7 Amendments
3rd Section: Amendments - There are 27 amendments. 1st 10 are the Bill Of Rights. These are the changes to the Constitution.
What is the Federal System?
Powers of government are shared between the Federal government and the states government
If the Constitution doesn’t give a power to the federal government who does it go to? This is the 10th Amendment
The states and the people
Who does the national government govern?
Everyone in the states
Who does the state government gover?
The people in the state
Fill in the blank:
The federal government is the “_______ _____ _______ ______ ______” that all states must defer to.
Highest law Of The Land
Can the Constitution be amended? What article has the directions for the amendment process?
Yes
Article 5
What are the 5 freedoms in the 1st amendment?
- ) Freedom of speech- Express opinions and beliefs
- ) Freedom of assembly- Peacefully protest
- ) Freedom of press- Print whatever you want and you can publish info
- ) Freedom of religion- Have any religion you want
- ) Freedom of Petition- You can file a complaint
What are the 1st 10 amendments in the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
How many amendments are in the Constitution?
27
What is the 4th Amendment?
Protects people from unreasonable search and seizure and police need a warrant to search your property
What is the 5th Amendment?
You can’t go to court 2 times for the same crime. You have the right to remain silent. No double jeopardy
What is the 6th Amendment?
Right to a fair and speedy trial. Right to a lawyer. You have to be told your charges
What is the 13th Amendment?
No more slavery
What is the 14th Amendment?
Freed slaves can have citizenship and anyone born or naturalized in the USA can have citizenship
What is the 15th Amendment?
African American Men can vote
What is the 19th Amendment?
Women can vote
Why were the 14th and 15th Amendments ratified?
Because the 13th Amendment didn’t guarantee full rights to former slaves
What is an example of the due process in the Bill of Rights
Right to trial by jury and everyone goes through the same steps
Fill in the blanks:
American Citizens are allowed to join political groups that promote new social policies because of Amendment _____ which allows freedom of _______
One
Assembly
The 1st Amendment rights allow many freedoms to Americans however they are limited by what?
Rights of other people and the community
What does ratify mean?
To vote approval of
What does register mean?
To sign up
What is an ordinance?
A law in a city/ state
What is a Lobbyist?
Someone who can’t acts government officials on behalf an interest group
