Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

New Government

5th grade Unit 2

TermDefinition
Articles of Confederation First written constitution but only had a legislative branch and it couldn't collect enough money from the states; it made the government weak and states strong.
Shay's Rebellion A series of protests in 1786 and 1787 by American farmers against state and local tax and debt collections
Constitutional Convention Formed to amend and improve the Articles of Confederation but they decided to start over with a new Constitution
Virginia Plan The proposal at the Constitutional Convention that suggested 3 branches and state representation by population; larger states were in favor
New Jersey Plan The proposal at the Constitutional Convention that called for equal representation of each state in Congress regardless of the state's population; smaller states were in favor
Great Compromise The House of Representatives is based on state population but the Senate has 2 representatives per state regardless of size or population.
3/5 Compromise The decision at the Constitutional convention to count slaves as 3/5 of a person for the purpose of deciding the population and determining how many seats each state would have in Congress
Federalists Wanted a strong national government and supported the Constitution; led by Alexander Hamilton and James Madison
Anti-Federalists Opposed the Constitution because it gave too much power to the national government; argued for the need for a Bill of Rights; led by Benjamin Franklin
Bill of Rights The first ten amendments to the Constitution
First Amendment Right to 5 freedoms from government: speech, press, religion, assembly, petition
Second Amendment Right to bear arms (to protect the people against a government that becomes too powerful)
Third Amendment No quartering of soldiers
Fourth Amendment The right of the people to be not have police enter their homes; against unreasonable searches and seizures (need warrants)
Fifth Amendment Prohibits government from forcing individuals to testify against themselves.
Sixth Amendment Right to a speedy, public trial; right to an attorney
Seventh Amendment Right to trial by jury
Eighth Amendment No cruel and unusual punishment
Ninth Amendment People's rights are not limited to those listed in the Constitution
Tenth Amendment The powers not given to the federal government are reserved to the states
Legislative Branch Makes laws and establishes taxes; divided into the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate has 2 representatives per state (100 total) and the House has representation by population (435 total)
Executive Branch Led by the President who must be born in the US and at least 35 years old; enforces the laws; the Commander-in-Chief of the military
Judicial Branch Made up of the Supreme Court and other federal courts; decides what the laws mean and interprets if they're fair; the Supreme Court has 9 justices
Thomas Jefferson Wrote the Declaration of Independence in 1776
James Madison Wrote the Constitution at the Continental Convention in 1787 and added the Bill of Rights
Checks and balances A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power (like rock, paper, scissors)
Amendment an addition or change
Ratify to approve
George Washington elected first President of the United States
US Constitution Had a preamble and 7 articles that created the 3 branches, explained what states could do, and how to amend the Constitution.
Bill becomes a law An idea becomes a bill. The Senate and House of Representatives vote on the bill. If it passes, it goes to the President. If it is signed, it becomes law. If it is vetoed, it can be overruled by 2/3 vote in Congress.
Popular U.S. History sets

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards