Chapter 5 The Constitution Vocabulary Articles of Confederation

Chapter 5 The Constitution

Vocabulary Articles of Confederation Constitutional Convention Parts of the Constitution Principles of Constitution 10 10 10 20 20 20 30 30 30 40 40 40 50 50 50

Vocabulary – 10 Points QUESTION: • Define bicameral. ANSWER: • A legislature divided into 2 parts, or houses.

Vocabulary – 20 Points QUESTION: • What is Popular Sovereignty? ANSWER: • The idea that government receives its power from the people.

Vocabulary – 30 Points QUESTION: • What are concurrent powers? ANSWER: • Powers shared by both the national government and state governments.

Vocabulary – 40 Points QUESTION: • What does “posterity” mean? ANSWER: • Future generations.

Vocabulary – 50 Points QUESTION: • What does “enumerated” mean? ANSWER: • “Listed” or “spelled out”.

Articles of Confederation – 10 Points QUESTION: • What form of government was established under the Articles of Confederation? ANSWER: • A Confederation

Articles of Confederation– 20 Points QUESTION: • In order to change or amend the Articles of Confederation, how many states had to agree? ANSWER: • 13

Articles of Confederation – 30 Points QUESTION: • The one-house legislature under the Articles was known as the…. ? ANSWER: • Confederation Congress

Articles of Confederation – 40 Points QUESTION: • What were two successful ordinances created under the Articles of Confederation? ANSWER: • Ordinance of 1785 & the Northwest Ordinance

Articles of Confederation– 50 Points QUESTION: • The Congress could not pass any federal laws without the approval of how many states? ANSWER: • Nine

Constitutional Convention – 10 Points QUESTION: • What major uprising led to the Constitutional Convention? ANSWER: • Shays’ Rebellion

Constitutional Convention – 20 Points QUESTION: • Who was chosen to guide the Constitutional Convention? ANSWER: • George Washington.

Constitutional Convention– 30 Points QUESTION: • The delegates of the Constitutional Convention met in the year of ____. ANSWER: • 1787.

Constitutional Convention– 40 Points QUESTION: • Which state’s delegates came up with the Great Compromise? ANSWER: • Connecticut.

Constitutional Convention– 50 Points QUESTION: • Some thought Congress should elect the President. Others wanted the people to have this right. The solution was the …. . ANSWER: • Electoral College

Parts of the Constitution– 10 Points QUESTION: • What is the mnemonic you learned to remember the seven articles of the Constitution? ANSWER: • Lazy Elephants Jump Slowly And Sleep Regularly.

Parts of the Constitution – 20 Points QUESTION: • What does Articles IV of the Constitution explain? ANSWER: • The relationship between the states and National government (Federalism).

Parts of the Constitution – 30 Points QUESTION: • In order for an amendment to be proposed, it must first pass through both houses of Congress by a ____-____ vote? ANSWER: • Two-thirds

Parts of the Constitution – 40 Points QUESTION: • Only one amendment has been ratified by means of a state convention. Which amendment? ANSWER: • 21 st amendment (Overturning the 18 th amendment prohibiting sale and use of alcohol).

Parts of the Constitution – 50 Points QUESTION: • What are the six purposes listed in the Preamble? ANSWER: • Form a more perfect union, establish Justice, insure domestic tranquility, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.

Principles of Constitution – 10 Points QUESTION: • Which Enlightenment thinker came up with the idea of separation of powers? ANSWER: • Baron de Montesquieu

Principles of Constitution – 20 Points QUESTION: • Which early document first established the idea of limited government? ANSWER: • Magna Carta

Principles of Constitution – 30 Points QUESTION: • Name 2 concurrent powers. ANSWER: • Establish courts, enforce laws, collect taxes, borrow money, and provide for general welfare.

Principles of Constitution – 40 Points QUESTION: • How can the Executive Branch check the Legislative Branch? (How can the President check Congress? ) ANSWER: • Veto legislation (laws).

Principles of Constitution – 50 Points QUESTION: • Name the five major principles of the Constitution. ANSWER: • Popular Sovereignty, Limited Government/Rule of Law, Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, and Federalism.