History - Chapter 11 Flashcards
Was the government under the Articles of Confederation weak or strong?
Very weak
What plan of government did the states first form after the War for Independence?
The Articles of Confederation
What TWO powers did this government lack?
The power to tax the people and settle arguments between states.
What new plan of government (which we still follow today) was formed during the Constitutional Convention?
Constitution
Who did the most work at the Constitutional Convention?
James Madison
Who has the power to make our nation’s laws?
Congress
Name the two houses that make up Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
Which house gives equal representation to all states, no matter what size?
Senate
In which House do larger states have more power?
The House of Representatives
What is the highest court in the land?
Supreme Court
What did each state give up when it signed the Constitution?
The right to completely govern themselves
What do we call the day the new President takes the oath of office?
Inauguration Day
Who has the power to see that our nation’s laws are obeyed?
The President
Wen asked what kind of government he Convention had created, who said, “A Republic, if you can keep it?”
Ben Franklin
Who was our first President?
George Washington
