1. AKS 35 & 44 Review

2. Question # 1:
What are the strengths of the Georgia Constitution of 1777?

3. Answer to Question # 1: - Based on popular sovereignty
established basic framework for govt.
3 branches of govt.

4. Question # 2:
What are the weaknesses of the Georgia Constitution of 1777?

5. Answer to Question # 2:
Lack of checks and balances between the three branches
-unicameral legislature held all real power
Governor had no real power (no veto and only served one year term

6. Question # 3:
What are the strengths of the Articles of Confederation?

7. Answer to Question # 3: - Based on popular sovereignty
established basic framework for govt.

8. Question # 4:
What are the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

9. Answer to Question # 4: Had to have a unanimous vote to make decisions
- could not levy taxes
- could not regulate interstate trade
- no president (executive branch)
- no national court system
- no standing army

10. Question # 5:
Who held most of the power in government under the Articles of Confederation? Why?

11. Answer to Question # 5:
Weak Central govt.: all the real power resided with the state governments
People were fearful of a powerful central government far removed from the people who would violate their natural rights

12. Question # 6:
Why were the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation so great which led to the need to revise the Articles?

13. Answer to Question # 6:
- Central govt. was too weak to effectively govern the country

14. Question # 7:
What was the Constitutional Convention of 1787? Where did it take place?

15. Answer to Question # 7:
A meeting to revise the articles to strengthen the central govt.
Philadelphia in 1787

16. Question # 8:
Who are Federalists and Anti-Federalists?

17. Answer to Question # 8:
Federalists: Supported the Constitution and a strong central govt. Anti-Federalists: Favored a weak central govt. and wanted the power to remain with the state govt.

18. Question # 9:
Describe the Virginia Plan. Which states supported this plan?

19. Answer to Question # 9: Bicameral legislature
Representation based on a state’s population
Favored by large states

20. Question # 10:
Describe the New Jersey Plan. Which states supported this plan?

21. Answer to Question # 10: Unicameral legislature Equal representation
Favored by small states

22. Question # 11:
How did the VA and NJ Plans lead to the Great Compromise?

23. Answer to Question # 11:
They were able to combine both plans to make small and large states happy about how they would get representatives in Congress

24. Question # 12:
What were the major components of the Great Compromise?

25. Answer to Question # 12: Created a bicameral legislature
Senate: equal representation (NJ Plan)
House of Representatives: Representation based on a state’s population (VA Plan)

26. Question # 13:
What was the 3/5 Compromise?

27. Answer to Question # 13:
- A compromise between Northern and Southern states to count every 5 slaves as 3 people in terms of representation in the House of Representatives

28. Question # 14:
Who are Abraham Baldwin and William Few?

29. Answer to Question # 14:
They were delegates from Georgia who attended the Constitutional Convention and signed the Constitution.

30. Question # 15:
What are the two major reasons why Georgia agreed to ratify the Constitution?

31. Answer to Question # 15:
Economic Support: a stronger central govt. can regulate trade and help Georgia’s economy grow
Military Aid: Now have a standing army to help put down Indian raids on Georgia’s frontier

32. Question # 16:
How many branches make up the Georgia government?

33. Answer to Question # 16: There are 3 branches: Legislative: Make laws
Executive: Enforce laws
Judicial: Interpret laws

34. Question # 17:
Define separation of powers. How and why are powers separated in government?

35. Answer to Question # 17:
To limit the power of govt. by dividing the power into the hands of many
We created three branches of govt. to share powers

36. Question # 18:
Define Checks & Balances. Provide an example of how each branch has checks & balances over the other branches in government.

37. Answer to Question # 18:
A system in which each branch of govt. has power(s) over the other branches to maintain a balance of power
Legislative: Senate can accept/reject presidential appointments
Executive: President can veto laws passed in Congress
Judicial: Supreme Court can deem laws passed by Congress as unconstitutional

38. Question # 19:
Define the rights of citizens. Provide some examples of citizen rights.

39. Answer to Question # 19:
Natural rights given to all citizens that is protected in the Constitution
EX:
Speech
Press
Religion
Assembly
Firearms

40. Question # 20:
Define responsibilities of citizens. Provide some examples of citizen responsibilities.

41. Answer to Question # 20:
Things that a citizen should or must do to actively participate in our democracy
EX:
Volunteer
Vote
Pay taxes
Jury duty
Register for the draft (males)

42. Question # 21:
What are the three qualifications to vote in Georgia?

43. Answer to Question # 21: Must be a citizen of the U.S.
Must be 18 years old
Must reside in the state and county you are registered to vote in

44. Question # 22:
Describe the three types of elections held in Georgia.

45. Answer to Question # 22:
Primary Elections: Candidates from the same political party run against each other to win the nomination to represent their political party in the general election.
General Elections: This is when a republican vs. democrats run against each other to win the government office. (Actually win the govt. position)
Special Elections: Only happens for very special occasions

46. Question # 23:
Why do we use the two-party political system in the U.S.? What are the two major political parties in the U.S.?

47. Answer to Question # 23:
To represent different political beliefs in our country.
Two Parties:
Democrats
Republicans