Chapter 2 definitions

Question 1

Federalism

Answer 1

shared power between national and state governments

Question 2

nationalism

Answer 2

everyone should adopt the nation’s thoughts

Question 3

consent of the governed

Answer 3

The idea that goverment derives its authroirty from the people

Question 4

Shays rebellion

Answer 4

A series of attacks on courthouses by a small band of farmers. Cause of debt

Led to stronger gov’t and us constituion

Question 5

factions

Answer 5

A faction is a group that pushes its own agenda, even if it hurts the rest of the community.

Question 6

Federalists

Answer 6

For the constitution

Question 7

judicial review

Answer 7

The power of the courts to determine whether acts of Congress and those of the executive branch are in accord with the U.S. Constitution. The Supreme Court established judicial review in Marbury v. Madison.

Question 8

Anti-Federalists

Answer 8

Opponents of the U.S. Constitution

Question 9

Bill of Rights

Answer 9

First 10 amendments before changes

Question 10

Annapolis convention

Answer 10

to discuss and propose improvements to the existing Articles of Confederation.