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Ch 7 Constitution 7

Spalding Academy 7th grade 2011

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An addition to a formal document such as the Constitution Amendment
Consisting of two houses, or chambers, especially in a legislature Bicameral
A person who owes loyalty to and is entitled to the protection of a state or nation Citizen
The system in which each branch of gov’t has a check on the other two branches so that no one branch becomes too powerful Checks and balances
The sharing of power between federal and state governments Federalism
To formally charge a public official with misconduct in office Impeach
Powers not specifically mentioned in the Constitution Implied powers
The freeing of some enslaved persons Manumission
To grant full citizenship to a foreigner Naturalization
Political theory that government is subject to the will of the people Popular sovereignty
To give official approval to Ratify
A government in which citizens rule through elected representatives Republic
Two powers that Congress had under the Articles of Confederation conduct foreign affairs, issue currency, borrow money, and maintain armed forces
Two powers that Congress did NOT have under the Articles of Confederation 9 state must approve any law, all states must approve changes to Articles, no regulation of trade, can’t tax
Name 2 people who were at the Constitutional Convention Washington, Franklin, Madison, Randolph
Where was the Constitutional Convention held? Philadelphia, PA
Who was in charge of the Constitutional Convention? Washington
Name for the new plan of government that wanted Congressional representatives to be based on state population. VA plan
Name for the new plan of government that wanted Congressional representatives to be based on equal representation. NJ plan
Name for the compromise between the two proposed plans the eventually became the plan for the new government. Great Compromise
Name for the compromise that solved the problem of counting slaves in the state’s population 3/5 Compromise
Two strengths of the Articles of Confederation conduct foreign affairs, issue currency
Two weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation cannot impose taxes, cannot change Articles unless all 13 states approve
Two strengths of the Constitution strong central gov’t, impose taxes
Two weaknesses of the Constitution States have less power, no specific rights for the people
Pick a house of Congress and give the qualifications needed (Age, citizenship, term) Senate: 30 yrs. old, citizen for 9 yrs., 6 yr. terms; House: 25 yrs. old, citizen for 7 yrs., 2 yr. terms
Name 3 roles of the President Chief executive, chief diplomat, commander in chief, chief of state, legislative leader
Name the two houses of Congress Senate and House of Representatives
What are the 6 major themes listed in the Preamble? To form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, secure the blessings of liberty
Name Article 1. Legislative Branch
Name Article 2. Executive Branch
Name Article 3. Judicial Branch
Name Article 4. Relations among the states
Name Article 5. Amending the Constitution
Name Article 6. National Supremacy
Name Article 7. Ratification
What was the Northwest Ordinance? Why did the gov’t need to sell land? NW Ordinance passed in 1787. Enabled gov’t to sell the NW Territories. Once each territory reached a certain population, they could get statehood. Gov’t needed to sell land to raise money, could not tax.
What was Shay’s Rebellion? Why was it important? Farmers could not pay debts after Amer Rev. Lost land. Daniel Shays and followers force courts to close. March on arsenal. Dispersed by state militia. Americans fearful of rebellion. Need stronger fed. gov’t
Describe the separation of power between the national and state government under our federal system. 3 types of powers: Concurrent, reserved, enumerated. (See pg. 219)
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