Cards in this guide (18)
What is the most visible disagreement between federalists and anti-federalists
whether representation should cover the entire republic
How did the role of the federal government change under President Theodore Roosevelt in regard to trust
To what extent did the role of the federal government change
under President Theodore Roosevelt in regard to world affairs
What was the group of 85 essays supporting ratification of the constitution
The Federalist Papers
SOURCE: wikipedia
How did James Madison attempt to address the weaknesses of the Articles of confederation and how it is organized
How did James Madison attempt to address the weaknesses of the
Articles of Confederation and how it is organized?
What is laws came in to stop slavery
At the end of the civil war 3 amendments were passed that
addressed slavery, and citizenship rights. These were the 13th,
14th, and 15th amendments to the constitution.
Which idea is a fundamental principle of the Articles of Confederation
Freedom of speech for individuals and lawmakers
What do these headlines demonstrate about the process of ratifying the Constitution
Most states eventually agreed on the compromise of ratification with a bill of rights
What was the focus of the ratification debates in each state
whether to accept or reject the constitution.
Which statement best explains how the Constitution addressed a weakness in the Articles of Confederation
Answer this question… The federal government did not have enough
power to enforce its laws, so the Constitution gave the federal
government more power than the states.
Which speaker would most likely support the government established by the Articles of Confederation
Speak 1, it's important for all local leaders to work together
What political idea does this quote express
States rights to govern themselves
What important Anti-Federalist idea is expressed in this excerpt from the Anti-Federalist Papers
Concern for individual liberty
What scenario best illustrates the principle of checks and balances
A constitutional amendment is proposed and submitted to the states for approval
Which statement accurately analyzes how federalism has changed over time in the United States
The Federal government has taken a more active role in areas once controlled by the states
Which of these powers is shared between states and the federal government
A bicameral, or two-house, Congress was a feature of which plan for the federal government presented at the constitution convention
Which of the following best completes the diagram above
What weakness did delegates at the Constitutional Convention see in the Articles of Confederation
The government only had one branch.
