STRENGTHS : could declare war, make treaties, and operate post offices WEAKNESSES : needed 9 out of 13 states approval for congressional decisions, no executive branch, no power to tax What document is being described here?

the Declaration of Independence

What was the three/fifths compromise?

A deal created for the south, allowing representation for every 5 slaves to count as three people, respectively; giving them greater representation in congress

A compromise (deal) to allow 3 out of 5 African slaves become free black citizens.

A deal that enabled southern farmers to get 3 additional acresof land for every 5 slaves held

An example of Republicanism is:

Electing is the key word: All of the above.

Electing the President of the United States

What are the two houses of Congress?

House of Representatives and Senate

Judicial and House of Representatives

An example of Republicanism is:

Electing is the key word: All of the above.

Electing the President of the United States

The balance (shared power) of state and federal governments

The balance of city and state governments

The balance of governments between citizen and those elected

Sharing power between three branches

The Bill of Rights is...

The first 10 amendments to the Constitution make up the Bill of Rights. Written by James Madison in response to calls from several states for greater constitutional protection for individual liberties, the Bill of Rights lists specific prohibitions on governmental power.

The preamble (beginning) of the constitution.

The 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments which outlaw slavery, guarantee equal protection under the law, and guarantee citizenship regardless of previous servitude

What was the primary effect of the great compromise?

The combination of the VA plan and the NJ plan resulted in a bicameral (two) house system that we have today.

The Virginia Plan won out in that our representatives are chosen by state population.

The New Jersey Plan won out on account of equal representation in the Senate, today.

Arguably the most important supreme court case was...

Marbury V Madison: Established judicial review- the process in which a court reviews the law to see whether or not it is constitutional

Mcculloch V Maryland: Established the supremacy clause stating the federal government holds power over state law

Marbury v Ogden: Court case establishing judicial review.

Marbury v. Gibbons: Establishing rules for interstate commerce (trade between states)

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Constitution Principles Quiz

What constitutional principle gives the power to the people?

The power of the government is restricted by law

Only the Legislative branch can write laws.

The legislature's ability to impeach the President is an example of...

- Idea that government power is divided/shared between the national and state levels.

-Idea that absolute power rests with the people (people rule)

-What are the three Branches of Government?

-This branch makes the laws

- This branch carries out the laws

The idea of _________ divides the US Gov’t into 3, equal, branches of Gov’t.

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