Unit 1 Chapter 2

Front

Which document organized the first version of the United States government?

Back

Articles of Confederation

Front

According to James Madison, what was the main flaw with the original U.S. central government?

Back

Congress did not have enough power

Front

What document is James Madison given the most credit for?

Back

Constitution

Front

Which describes a federal system of government?

Back

Power is divided between the central government and the states

Front

Which amendment gives you the right to say what you think without the government interfering?

Back

First Amendment

Front

Why does the Constitution call for separation of powers?

Back

to prevent a single branch of the government from becoming too powerful

Front

What happens if a state law disagrees with the Constitution?

Back

The Constitution is followed.

Front

Which phrase from the preamble tells the reader that the government gets its power to make laws from the people? We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility [peace], provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity [descendants], do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

Back

“We the People of the United States”

Front

What is self-government?

Back

belief that people have the right to determine their own government

Front

What is liberty?

Back

freedom