Chapter 2

Question 0

what was state sovereignty

Answer 0

the states have the most power

Question 1

describe the collapse in relations between the British empire and the American colonies. why did the American revolution occur?

Answer 1

bad parenting.

high taxes, strong laws, didn’t give us a say.

Question 2

what were the powers of congress

Answer 2

declare war
borrow money
make treaties
settle disputed between states

Question 3

what were the limits on congressional power

Answer 3

couldn’t draft an army
couldn’t tax
couldn’t enforce laws
couldn’t regulate economy (different currency)

Question 4

why did we make a government like the articles of confederation?

Answer 4

wanted everyone to be happy. we were afraid of a big government and big rules.

Question 5

what happened at the constitutional convention?

Answer 5

fixed the articles and made the constitution

Question 6

how did the framers decide to elect a president?

Answer 6

electoral college 538 people

Question 7

what were the founding principles of the constitution?

Answer 7

limited government- consent of people

separation of powers

Question 8

congress… > president

Answer 8

impeach president
override veto
approve appointments

Question 9

president…. > congress

Answer 9

veto laws

selective enforcement

Question 10

president… > courts

Answer 10

choose judges

selective enforcement

Question 11

courts… > president

Answer 11

judicial review
serve for life
unconstitutionality

Question 12

congress… > courts

Answer 12

judicial review

serve for life

Question 13

congress… > courts

Answer 13

approve judges

amend constitution

Question 14

founding principles of constitution

Answer 14

federalism-

federal state local