The Declaration of Independence
Who is the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Put these events in order of when they happened: Articles of Confederation, Constitution, Declaration of Independence
1. Declaration of Independence 2. Articles of Confederation, 3. Constitution
Which group was writing in defense of the new US Constitution?
Federalists
This compromise resolved a major conflict over the representation of enslaved people in state populations.
The 3/5 Compromise
Who were the three authors of the Federalist Papers?
What date was the Declaration distributed to the people?
July 4, 1776
The Articles of Confederation did not establish what two branches of government?
Executive and Judicial
In the debate over the Bill of Rights, who was on what side?
Federalist NO Bill of Rights
Anti- Wanted a Bill of Rights
This event demonstrated the issues with the Articles of Confederation and led to the Constitutional Convention.
Shays Rebellion
What system do we use to elect the president of the United States?
The Electorial College
Define prudence
Acting with or showing care and thought for the future
Where was the sovereignty in the Articles of Confederation?
With the States
In the debate of small vs large republics, who was on what side?
Federalists wanted Large, Anti-Federalists wanted Small
This plan, favored by large states, is based on representation by population size.
Virgina Plan
How does a US Supreme Court Justice get their seat on the court?
Appointed by the president, confirmed by the Senate.
Where does the government's power come from?
The consent of the governed
Complete the sentence "The said states hereby severally enter into a..."
"firm league of friendship"
Necessary and Proper Clause
This plan, favored by small states, gave each state an equal number of votes.
The New Jersey Plan
How many grievances are listed in the Declaration of Independence?
27
What is the purpose of government?
Secure the rights of the people
What type of legislature was set up under the Articles?
Unicameral Legislature
What was the biggest problem facing the US system of government, according to the Federalists?
Factions
Explain the understanding reached in the Great Compromise.
Splitting Congress into two houses:
Senate – Each state had equal representation.
House of Representatives – Representation based on population.
2/3 majority vote in Congress
3/4 of State Legislatures