Understanding the Great Compromise and the Constitution

Federalism is reflected in the Constitution by dividing power between federal and state governments.

• Dividing power between federal and state governments.

• Centralizing power in the federal government.

• Eliminating state governments entirely.

• Creating a unitary system of governance.

Naturalized citizens are those who have .......

• were under 18 when their parents were naturalized

• completed a citizenship test

• lived in the country for more than 10 years

• applied for citizenship after turning 18

The Constitution reflects the principle of popular sovereignty by allowing the people to choose their representatives.

• The government is run by a single ruler.

• The power of the government comes from the people.

• The Constitution is a set of laws that cannot be changed.

• The people have no say in government decisions.

The House of Representatives has the power to introduce what type of bills?

• Introduce an appropriations (funding) bill.

• Introduce a tax reform bill.

• Introduce a constitutional amendment bill.

• Introduce a foreign policy bill.

What prompted the call to re-write the Articles of Confederation?

• Limitations on the central government led to an economic downturn

• Increased power of the states over the federal government

• Desire for a stronger military presence

• Need for a unified currency system

What does republicanism mean?

• Citizens vote for representation in government

• A system where the monarch has absolute power

• A form of government where citizens have no say

• A political ideology that promotes socialism

State Powers

• Regulate licenses and elections

• Supervise education

• Control federal taxes

• Manage international trade

Which group gained greater political power with amendments?

• African Americans (13, 14, & 15 Amendments)

• Women (19th Amendment)

• Native Americans (Indian Citizenship Act)

• Asian Americans (McCarran-Walter Act)

Federalist Papers explained......

• that the government would not work without the Constitution.

• that the Constitution was unnecessary for a functioning government.

• that the government should be run by a monarchy.

• that individual states should have more power than the federal government.

Why is James Madison considered the "Father of the Constitution"?

• He was the first President of the United States.

• His ideas about democratic government influenced the writing of the Constitution.

• He wrote the Declaration of Independence.

• He was a prominent military leader during the Revolutionary War.