Duplicate of Unit 3 Describe the US political system

This part of the AoC resulted in the federal government not having the funds to operate effectively.

Believed that the country should be ruled by "the best" people, meaning they were educated, wealthy, and public-spirited

B/c of this part of the AoC, there was no legal authority unifying the states. Laws were different from state to state.

Sets the stage for the U.S. Constitution. It communicates the intentions of the writers and the purpose of the document

Argued against a strong federal government and against the creation of a national bank. Supported by Southern farmers.

How did the Great Compromise combine the New Jersey Plan and the Virginia Plan?

One of the leaders of the Federalist Party.

Believed that informed citizens could make good decisions for themselves as well as their country.

George Washington wanted to stay in office as president of the United States so that he could become like a king.

This element of the Articles of Confederation resulted in a lack of protection for the nation.

Believed that people were selfish by nature and that the "common" person was not educated enough to make decisions.

Power is shared by the national/federal government and the state governments

In a federal system, power is shared by the national and state governments.

Favored a stronger federal government and promoted the creation of a national bank. Supported by Northern manufacturers.

Thought the best gov't was the gov't that ruled the least, leaving the people alone to enjoy the blessings of liberty.

What did George Washington warn aganist in his Farewell Address? Pick the 3 correct answers.

Favored a strong central or federal government with a loose interpretation of the Constitution.

Known as the "Father of the Constitution" because he played the main role in drafting the U.S. Constitution.

This element of the Articles of Confederation lead to a lack of central leadership for the nation.

One leader of the Democratic-Republican party

The first 10 Amendments of the U.S. Constitution provide people with individual rights

This branch of government is responsible for enforcing or carrying out laws.

Gives Congress the authority to make laws that it deems necessary and proper

George Washington told us to protect ____________. Pick the 4 correct answers.

These amendments abolished slavery and gave citizenship and the right to vote to all born in the US.

This branch of government is responsible for creating laws.

What is the difference of opinion between Federalists and Anti-Federalists on the power of the federal government?

The difference between Virginia Plan (VP) and New Jersey Plan (NJP).

Unanimously voted president of the CC. He originally did not want to be part of creating the Constitution.

Favored an economy based on agriculture.

This branch of government is responsible for interpreting the Constitution as the Supreme Law of the land.

This amendment gave women the right to vote

Wanted to expand the economy and the nation's wealth by using the gov't to promote business, manufacturing, and trade.

Refers to the separation of power in government, which is ensured by the establishment of the 3 branches of government