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US History: Articles of Confederation to Constitutional Convention

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US History: Articles of Confederation to Constitutional Convention

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Match the following historical events and concepts with their descriptions:

Articles of Confederation = First constitution of the United States, which created a weak central government Shays Rebellion = Armed uprising of farmers in Massachusetts protesting high taxes and economic injustice Montesquieu = Enlightenment philosopher who advocated for the separation of powers in government Locke/Social Contract = Philosophical concept that individuals consent to be governed in exchange for protection of their natural rights

Match the following constitutional concepts with their definitions:

Great Compromise = Agreement at the Constitutional Convention to create a bicameral legislature with proportional representation in the House and equal representation in the Senate 3/5 Compromise = Agreement that counted three-fifths of the slave population for the purpose of taxation and representation in Congress Constitution Amendment = Process outlined in Article V to change or add provisions to the Constitution Delegated Powers = Powers specifically granted to the federal government by the Constitution

Match the following branches of government with their roles and responsibilities:

Congress = The House of Representatives (Requirements to hold office, term length) The Senate = Requirements to hold office, term length Chief Executive = Responsibilities of the President The Supreme Court = Requirements to hold office, term length

Match the following executive branch roles with their descriptions:

<p>Commander-In-Chief = Role of the President as the highest-ranking officer in the military Legislative Leader = Responsibility of the President to work with Congress on creating and passing laws Chief Diplomat = Role of the President in conducting foreign relations and negotiating treaties Party Leader = Role of the President in leading his or her political party</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following judicial branch components with their functions:

<p>District Courts = Lower federal courts where trials are held and lawsuits are begun Court of Appeals = Courts that hear appeals from district courts and review decisions of federal administrative agencies Opinions = Written explanations of the Supreme Court's decisions Justices = Requirements to hold office, term length</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Constitutional Concepts

Separation of Powers: division of power among legislative, executive, and judicial branches to prevent abuse of power
Federalism: system of government where power is divided between national and state governments
Checks and Balances: limits on each branch's power to prevent domination

Branches of Government

Legislative Branch: makes laws, composed of Congress (Senate and House of Representatives)
Executive Branch: enforces laws, headed by President and includes various departments and agencies
Judicial Branch: interprets laws, composed of Supreme Court and other federal courts

Executive Branch Roles

President: head of state, commander-in-chief, signs or vetoes laws, appoints officials
Vice President: supports President, assumes presidency if President is unable to serve
Cabinet: advises President, composed of department heads (e.g. Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense)

Judicial Branch Components

Supreme Court: highest court, final interpreter of laws, consists of nine justices
Lower Federal Courts: hearing courts, appeals courts, specialized courts (e.g. bankruptcy, tax)
Judicial Review: power of courts to declare laws unconstitutional

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Test your knowledge of US history from the Articles of Confederation to the Constitutional Convention, including significant events, key figures, and the structure of the government.