Review for Chapter 4 Test U.S. History Test Thursday 10/20

What are the three Branches of U.S. government? Legislative Executive Judicial

What branch looks at laws and checks it for it's Constitutionality? The Judicial Branch (Supreme court)

What are the Duties of the Three Branches of U.S. Government? Legislative- Make the laws Executive- Enforce the laws Judicial- Interpret the laws

Who were the three main writers of The Federalist Papers? John Jay Alexander Hamilton James Madison

What was the main purpose of the addition of the Bill of Rights? Protect the civil rights of the people from a powerful government

What was the action that caused the Government to reform the Articles of Confederation? Shay’s Rebellion

Article I of the Constitution covers what portion of government? Legislative Branch

What addition was the final help to make the states ratify the Constitution? Bill of Rights

What group was supportive of the Constitution? Federalists

What group was not in favor of the Constitution Anti-Federalists

Which is the upper house of Congress? Senate

Which is the lower house of Congress? House of Representatives

How many amendments were added to the Constitution originally How many amendments were added to the Constitution originally? By what name are they known? 10 Bill of Rights

The founding fathers were worried about giving too much power to the people of the new United States. What did they place in the Constitution to "check" their power? Electoral College

What does Article III of the Constitution cover? Judicial Branch

What was the final agreement called that set up our Legislative structure? Great Compromise

What name of the purposed unicameral structure of the Legislature representation? New Jersey Plan

What name of the purposed unicameral structure of the Legislature representation? New Jersey Plan

What was the name of the purposed plan that wanted a bicameral population based congress ? Virginia Plan

How was the issue of slaves being counted as population addressed? 3/5 Compromise

The system of Checks and Balances prevents ....? Gives each branch of the government specific abilities to restrain powers of the others.

What is the "Supreme Law of the Land"? The Constitution

What was the nickname given to the period of time when the country was based on the Articles of Confederation? “Critical Period”

What does Article II of the Constitution cover? Executive Branch

In the system of Federalism, what are the powers specifically for the States called? Reserved Powers

In the system of Federalism, what are powers specifically combined between State and National Government called? Concurrent Powers

Documents...order? Bill of Rights Treaty of Paris Declaration of Independence Constitution Articles of Confederation 1. Declaration of Independence 2. Articles of Confederation 3. Treaty of Paris 4. constitution 5. Bill of Rights

Where was the Constitutional Convention held? Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

What imported good was allowed to be imported into the U. S What imported good was allowed to be imported into the U.S. for 20 years, (1807) according to the Constitution? Slaves

Foreclosures (on farms) and tax delinquencies What issue caused Massachusetts farmers to have an uprising that tested government? Foreclosures (on farms) and tax delinquencies

Under the Articles of Confederation, how many votes did each state have ? One

Under which state's name did the issue of representation final get "compromised"? Connecticut

What does Ratify mean ? To approve

What are the portions of the first amendment? RAPPS Religion Assembly Press Petition Speech

What does the second amendment provide? The Right to bear arms

What are the qualifications of the Senate? 30 years old Resident of the State U.S. Citizen for 9 years

What are the qualifications of the President? 35 years old Born in the U.S. U.S. Citizen for 14 years Must take oath of office before resuming duties

What are the qualifications of the House of Representatives? 25 years old Resident of state U.S. Citizen for 7 years

The following are some of the prominent weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? · Each state only had one vote in Congress, regardless of size. · Congress had not have the power to tax. · Congress did not have the power to regulate foreign and interstate commerce. · There was no executive branch to enforce any acts passed by Congress. · There was no national court system. · Amendments to the Articles of Confederation required a unanimous vote. · Laws required a 9/13 majority to pass in Congress

What portion of the U. S. wanted to count slaves towards population What portion of the U.S. wanted to count slaves towards population? What portion did not? South wanted North did not

Why would one argue that the slaves should not be counted as population in representation? They were not equal, voting citizens

Under the Articles of Confederation, where did the power lie? States

What is the most powerful restriction the President is given in the Constitution? Veto

How many Supreme Court Justices in the U.S.? 9

How many members in the House of Representatives How many members in the House of Representatives? How is this established? 435 population

How many members of the Senate? How is the number established? 100 2 per state

What does the fourth amendment provide for? Search warrant before you search

Know some examples of reserved, delegated, and concurrent powers. Reserved: marriage laws, education Delegated: coin money, declare war Concurrent: taxes

What is eminent domain? Gov’t can take your property with just compensation

What is the cruel and unusual punishment and excessive fines Amendment?