Social Studies Test Purpose of government Flashcards
(25 cards)
What was the structure of the Articles of Confederation?
One house of congress-no Executive or Judicial branch
What were the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
States controlled trade within and outside of the country.
Which American Indian group’s land was most affected by the creation of the northwest territory?
Miami
Why were many American Indian groups angry about the location of the northwest territory?
It allowed settlers to move in on their land
Shay’s Rebellion showed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation because:
- Federal government had limited power
- Federal government could not maintain an army
- Federal government could not collect taxes
Abigail Adams was an advocate for:
equal rights for women
Why did delegates attend the constitutional convention in 1787?
To sent up a different plan for government
What did delegates at the constitutional convention debate about?
How much power the national government should have.
Who would have taken notes and commented for a strong central government at the constitutional convention?
James Madison
What is the system where every branch is equal and one doesn’t have more power?
The system of checks and balances.
Federal or state power,
Sets up postal service:
Organizes local government:
Makes laws about trade with foreign nations:
Regulates trade with states:
Sets up military:
Sets up postal service: Federal
Organizes local government: State
Makes laws about trade with foreign nations: Federal
Regulates trade with states: States
Sets up military: Federal
What did BOTH federalists and Anti- Federalists want?
Best form of government to meet their needs.
About how many years did it take for the Bill of Rights to be Ratified after the Constitution was adopted?
3 1/2 years
By June 1788 _________ majority is achieved toward ratification
2/3
The rights outlined in ______________ are based upon the founding principles of the United States.
THE BILL OF RIGHTS
Keep our liberty safe, respect rule of law and preserve the constitution are all __________ and ideas upon which our nation was founded.
BELIEFS
In the Preamble to the constitution, democracy and freedom are described as ___________.
INSEPARABLE
How could the Supreme court decision be checked when it rules on the constitutionality of a state law?
Legislative branch can write a new law but it has to go through the approval process.
Approval Process order from earliest to least.
____Three-Fourths of state legislature must ratify amendment
____Proclamation is made that the amendment is part of the Constitution.
____ Two-thirds majority vote in the House and Senate to propose the amendment.
____ Proposed amendment goes to the states for ratification.
THIRD Three-Fourths of state legislature must ratify amendment
FOURTH Proclamation is made that the amendment is part of the Constitution.
FIRST Two-thirds majority vote in the House and Senate to propose the amendment.
SECOND Proposed amendment goes to the states for ratification.
What did the Voting Rights Act do during the civil rights movement ?
Expanded voting rights
Why did the founding fathers’ points of view differ on the form of government the united states should have?
Patrick Henry didn’t want a strong central government after great Britain ruled the colonies.
Alexander Hamilton, George Washington and James Madison wanted a strong central government for a unified country.
Was Washington an supporter or critic of The Articles of Confederation? Explain your response.
He was a critic of the Articles of Confederation. He thought the anarchy would breakout if delegates did not find a solution.
What are the main ideas and details from Patrick Henry’s excerpt?
He thinks amendments are necessary because some states won’t be able to protect citizens rights.
What powers to each branch have?
Executive Branch -
Legislative Branch-
Judicial Branch -
Executive Branch - enforces laws, commands armed forces
Legislative Branch- Makes the laws, establish taxes
Judicial Branch - interpret laws (check if constitutional)
