U.S. CONSTITUTION TEST
What did the Constitutional Convention decide about slavery in
general? - ANSWERS-Southern states made it clear that Congress
would be denied the power to regulate or limit slavery. Southern states
would only participate if there was no talk of limiting slave trade or
slavery, and it was decided that there would be a set date in 20 years
where slavery would be discussed.
What was one of the main objections to the Constitution? -
ANSWERS-One of the main objections to the Constitution was the
absence of a section which specifically enumerated the liberties of
individuals
Who were the Federalists and what did they believe? - ANSWERS-
supporters of the constitution
Many wrote what was later published as The Federalist Papers in
attempts to sway people in favor of the new Constitution
Who were the Anti-Federalists? - ANSWERS-people who opposed
the Constitution due to their fears of the branches of government
abusing their power and the absence of the rights of individuals in the
Constitution. They believed in state rights, opposed increased taxes.
Preferred AOC
Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution? - ANSWERS-
Federalists agreed to add TBOR to the Constitution if the Southern
,states voted to ratify. It was the first act of the first congress, adding
the first 10 amendments to the constitution.
Federalism - ANSWERS-A system of political organization; a union
is formed of separate states or groups that are ruled by a central
authority on some matters but are otherwise permitted to
independently govern themselves
Multiple Levels of government, each with specific powers
-national
-state
county, city, local (states create these)
Federalism is a system of government where at least two levels of
government exist, each sovereign in its sphere of jurisdiction. The
federal or central level takes care of all of those things that are
common to the whole of the country while the other level of
government (provincial, state or canton) has jurisdiction over those
things that are of local concern
What are alternatives to federalism? - ANSWERS-1. Unitary
Government; Central government has lots of power, states or
provinces have little (examples: England, France). Local govs are
entirely subordinated to the central authority.
2. Confederations (Leagues); Central government has little power,
constituent governments (member states) retain sovereignty
(examples: The United Nations, The Confederate States of America).
The Central government is subordinated to the states which created it.
, Member-states may withdraw from the confederacy at any time
because they are their own sovereign.
What are the characteristics of the US Federal System? - ANSWERS-
1. powers divided
2. states are equal
3. states retain rights
4. constant tension between state power & national power
The main features of federalism: - ANSWERS-1. Two levels of
government created and protected by the Constitution, with
sovereignty stemming neither from above, nor from below, but
distributed between the two, in some fashion by the Constitution.
2. Neither level of government is entirely subordinated to the other;
each has powers and these are guaranteed by the Constitution.
3. Supremacy rests in the Constitution. Formal changes in the relative
position, or powers, of each level of government cannot be achieved
by one level alone, but are subjected to some form of mutual consent;
the method for effecting such changes (amendments) is outlined in the
Constitution.
4. Both levels of government enact legislation affecting the same
citizens; the central government enact laws in certain fields for the
whole (or possibly part) of the country; the state government enacts
legislation on other subjects for the residents of their respective
provinces.
5. The legislation of the state government can only apply to the people
of their state.
What did the Constitutional Convention decide about slavery in
general? - ANSWERS-Southern states made it clear that Congress
would be denied the power to regulate or limit slavery. Southern states
would only participate if there was no talk of limiting slave trade or
slavery, and it was decided that there would be a set date in 20 years
where slavery would be discussed.
What was one of the main objections to the Constitution? -
ANSWERS-One of the main objections to the Constitution was the
absence of a section which specifically enumerated the liberties of
individuals
Who were the Federalists and what did they believe? - ANSWERS-
supporters of the constitution
Many wrote what was later published as The Federalist Papers in
attempts to sway people in favor of the new Constitution
Who were the Anti-Federalists? - ANSWERS-people who opposed
the Constitution due to their fears of the branches of government
abusing their power and the absence of the rights of individuals in the
Constitution. They believed in state rights, opposed increased taxes.
Preferred AOC
Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution? - ANSWERS-
Federalists agreed to add TBOR to the Constitution if the Southern
,states voted to ratify. It was the first act of the first congress, adding
the first 10 amendments to the constitution.
Federalism - ANSWERS-A system of political organization; a union
is formed of separate states or groups that are ruled by a central
authority on some matters but are otherwise permitted to
independently govern themselves
Multiple Levels of government, each with specific powers
-national
-state
county, city, local (states create these)
Federalism is a system of government where at least two levels of
government exist, each sovereign in its sphere of jurisdiction. The
federal or central level takes care of all of those things that are
common to the whole of the country while the other level of
government (provincial, state or canton) has jurisdiction over those
things that are of local concern
What are alternatives to federalism? - ANSWERS-1. Unitary
Government; Central government has lots of power, states or
provinces have little (examples: England, France). Local govs are
entirely subordinated to the central authority.
2. Confederations (Leagues); Central government has little power,
constituent governments (member states) retain sovereignty
(examples: The United Nations, The Confederate States of America).
The Central government is subordinated to the states which created it.
, Member-states may withdraw from the confederacy at any time
because they are their own sovereign.
What are the characteristics of the US Federal System? - ANSWERS-
1. powers divided
2. states are equal
3. states retain rights
4. constant tension between state power & national power
The main features of federalism: - ANSWERS-1. Two levels of
government created and protected by the Constitution, with
sovereignty stemming neither from above, nor from below, but
distributed between the two, in some fashion by the Constitution.
2. Neither level of government is entirely subordinated to the other;
each has powers and these are guaranteed by the Constitution.
3. Supremacy rests in the Constitution. Formal changes in the relative
position, or powers, of each level of government cannot be achieved
by one level alone, but are subjected to some form of mutual consent;
the method for effecting such changes (amendments) is outlined in the
Constitution.
4. Both levels of government enact legislation affecting the same
citizens; the central government enact laws in certain fields for the
whole (or possibly part) of the country; the state government enacts
legislation on other subjects for the residents of their respective
provinces.
5. The legislation of the state government can only apply to the people
of their state.
