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What is the term for a person who opposed ratification of the Constitution?
What is the term for a person who opposed ratification of the Constitution?
- Constitutionalist
- Ratifier
- Anti-Federalist (correct)
- Federalist
What does Article III of the Constitution create?
What does Article III of the Constitution create?
the judicial branch
What is the purpose of Article V?
What is the purpose of Article V?
the amendment process
What system ensures that each branch of government can check the powers of the others?
What system ensures that each branch of government can check the powers of the others?
What is a Confederation?
What is a Confederation?
What is the definition of a Constitution?
What is the definition of a Constitution?
What is the role of the Executive Branch?
What is the role of the Executive Branch?
What is Federalism?
What is Federalism?
What does Limited Government mean?
What does Limited Government mean?
What does Popular Sovereignty imply?
What does Popular Sovereignty imply?
What is an Amendment?
What is an Amendment?
What does Bicameral refer to?
What does Bicameral refer to?
What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
What is the Electoral College?
What is the Electoral College?
What is the Judicial Branch responsible for?
What is the Judicial Branch responsible for?
What does the Legislative Branch do?
What does the Legislative Branch do?
What does Ratify mean?
What does Ratify mean?
What does the Rule of Law signify?
What does the Rule of Law signify?
What is the Separation of Powers?
What is the Separation of Powers?
What was the Three-Fifths Compromise?
What was the Three-Fifths Compromise?
What were the beliefs of Federalists?
What were the beliefs of Federalists?
What were the beliefs of Anti-Federalists?
What were the beliefs of Anti-Federalists?
How did Federalists convince Anti-Federalists to ratify the new constitution?
How did Federalists convince Anti-Federalists to ratify the new constitution?
What are some examples of expressed powers found in Article I?
What are some examples of expressed powers found in Article I?
What are some checks of the Executive Branch?
What are some checks of the Executive Branch?
What are some checks of the Judicial Branch?
What are some checks of the Judicial Branch?
What are some checks of the Legislative Branch?
What are some checks of the Legislative Branch?
Who were the leaders of the Federalists?
Who were the leaders of the Federalists?
What are The Federalist Papers?
What are The Federalist Papers?
What are the six purposes of government outlined in the Preamble?
What are the six purposes of government outlined in the Preamble?
What event is known as Shay's Rebellion?
What event is known as Shay's Rebellion?
From which documents did Americans get the idea to add a bill of rights to their own new state constitutions?
From which documents did Americans get the idea to add a bill of rights to their own new state constitutions?
What was The Great Compromise?
What was The Great Compromise?
How can Popular Sovereignty be practiced?
How can Popular Sovereignty be practiced?
What compromises were made at the Constitutional Convention?
What compromises were made at the Constitutional Convention?
Which branch of government has the power to declare war?
Which branch of government has the power to declare war?
What are some reasons why the national government under the Constitution is stronger than under the Articles?
What are some reasons why the national government under the Constitution is stronger than under the Articles?
What is the Necessary and Proper Clause?
What is the Necessary and Proper Clause?
Why was it difficult to amend the Articles of Confederation?
Why was it difficult to amend the Articles of Confederation?
What is Article IV about?
What is Article IV about?
Which phrase of the Preamble reflects popular sovereignty?
Which phrase of the Preamble reflects popular sovereignty?
What courts were created by Article III?
What courts were created by Article III?
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Study Notes
Key Terms and Definitions
- Anti-Federalists: Opponents of the Constitution's ratification, fearing it threatened individual liberties and state rights.
- Article III: Establishes the judicial branch of the U.S. government.
- Article V: Outlines the process for amending the Constitution.
- Checks and Balances: Mechanism ensuring no single branch of government becomes too powerful by allowing each branch to limit the others.
- Confederation: An alliance of independent states or groups.
- Constitution: A structured, formal document delineating the framework for government.
- Executive Branch: Implements and enforces laws.
- Federalism: Distribution of power between national and state governments.
- Limited Government: Concept where governmental powers are restricted by law.
- Popular Sovereignty: Governance rests with the people’s consent and decision-making.
- Amendment: A formal change to the Constitution.
- Bicameral: A legislative body with two separate chambers.
- Constitutional Convention (1787): Gathering aimed at revising the Articles of Confederation; led to the Constitution's creation.
- Electoral College: Group designated by each state to formally elect the president and vice president.
- Judicial Branch: Interprets laws and administers justice.
- Legislative Branch: Responsible for making laws.
- Ratify: Formal approval process, particularly for amendments.
- Rule of Law: Legal principle that mandates all individuals are subject to the law.
- Separation of Powers: Division of government roles into distinct branches to prevent concentration of power.
- Three-Fifths Compromise: Agreement counting enslaved individuals as three-fifths for representation and taxation.
Federalist and Anti-Federalist Beliefs
- Federalist Beliefs: Advocated for a strong national government to ensure stability and protection of property rights.
- Anti-Federalist Beliefs: Warned the new Constitution jeopardized individual liberties and favored the affluent over ordinary citizens. Criticized the absence of a Bill of Rights.
Constitutional Compromises and Processes
- Federalist Strategy for Ratification: Compromise included a promise to add a Bill of Rights.
- Great Compromise: Established a bicameral legislature; Senate with equal representation for states and House based on population.
- Necessary and Proper Clause: Grants Congress the authority to pass laws necessary to execute its enumerated powers.
Government Structure and Powers
- Article I Powers: Defined three branches of government; includes specifics on the legislative process, taxation, and impeachments.
- Checks on Executive Branch: Veto power and judicial appointing authority.
- Checks on Judicial Branch: Judicial review enabling declaration of unconstitutional acts.
- Checks on Legislative Branch: Impeachment powers, treaty approval, and capability to override vetoes.
Historical Context and Influence
- Shay's Rebellion: Highlighted weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation, showcasing the need for a stronger federal government.
- Influence of Historical Documents: Magna Carta and English Bill of Rights provided foundational ideas leading to incorporation of a Bill of Rights in U.S. governance.
- Amending the Articles of Confederation: Required unanimous agreement from all 13 states, making changes exceedingly difficult.
Articles and Preamble
- Article IV: Discusses inter-state relations, ensuring a republican government in states.
- Preamble's Reflection of Popular Sovereignty: "We the people" emphasizes the authority of the citizenry in governance.
- Judicial Framework of Article III: Establishes the Supreme Court as well as federal and state judiciary systems.
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