What does "unanimous consent" mean?

The approval of every voting member.

Why were the Articles of Confederation powerless to stop Shays' Rebellion?

The Articles of Confederation did not allow the National government to raise an army to stop the rebellion.

What is the Bill of Rights?

The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution. It gives citizens their rights.

The Constitution says that the government can collect taxes to raise money and support for the government. Which problem of the Articles of Confederation did this fix?

Congress could not levy or collect taxes under the Articles of Confederation.

The Constitution says that Congress has the power to control interstate trade and trade with other countries. What problem in the Articles of Confederation did this fix?

Congress could not control trade between the states or with other countries under the Articles of Confederation.

What problem did the establishment of 2 Houses in Congress fix in the Articles of Confederation?

In the Articles of Confederation, Congress only had 1 House, and each state only had 1 vote, no matter how big or small it was.

In the Constitution, laws can be passed by a simple majority of members of Congress. What problem did this fix in the Articles of Confederation?

In the Articles of Confederation, nine out of the 13 states had to agree to pass a major law in Congress.

In the Constitution, Amendments can be ratified (approved) by 3/4ths of the states agreeing to it. What problem did this fix in the Articles of Confederation?

In the Articles of Confederation, all 13 states had to agree to make an Amendment.

In the Constitution, only Congress has the power to create and issue currency (money). What problem did this solve with the Articles of Confederation?

In the Articles of Confederation, Congress could not create a uniform currency. Each state made their own money instead.

The Constitution and all laws passed by Congress are the "Supreme Law of the Land." What problem did this fix with the Articles of Confederation?

In the Articles of Confederation, there was no way to enforce laws passed by Congress, so states could (and often did) ignore them.

A problem with the Articles of Confederation is that it only had 1 branch (Legislative). How did the constitution fix this problem?

It gave us 3 branches (Legislative, Executive, and Judicial)

What was the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?

The Preamble acts as an introduction, and tells us the goals and purposes of the Government.

When debating ratifying the constitution, what were the biggest things the Federalists and Anti-Federalists disagreed on? Options: Deciding on division of power between the Central government and State governments, and adding a Bill of Rights, Deciding whether to declare independence from Great Britain., Deciding who can serve as a judge in the Judicial Branch., Deciding how to amend the Constitution.

Deciding on division of power between the Central government and State governments, and adding a Bill of Rights

Why did the writers of the Constitution use the phrase "We the People" in the Preamble of the Constitution?

The government gets its power from the people, and the government exists to serve people.

Why did the founders of our country give us processes like Impeachment in the Constitution?

So that the power of the government is limited.

The Constitution solved an economic (money) problem created by the Articles of Confederation. How did it do this?

It enabled the federal government to collect taxes.

What does it mean to "Form a More Perfect Union?"

Create a government that is stronger and better than the Articles of Confederation.

What does it mean to insure domestic tranquility?

Make sure there is peace and order within our country.

What does it mean to establish justice?

Creating a fair legal system that treats all individuals equally and ensures that their rights are protected.

What does it mean to provide for the common defense?

To protect and defend the country and its citizens from outside threats and ensure national security.

What does it mean to promote the general welfare?

Making sure the citizens are happy, healthy, and well-taken care of, and prosperous.

to formally approve a plan or an agreement

Congress is made up of two Houses called what?

House of Representatives and Senate

Why is Shays Rebellion such an important event in United States history?

It proved that the Articles of Confederation were not working.

Why is James Madison known as the Father of the Constitution? Options: He wrote the first draft of the Constitution. He knew more about government than anyone else present. He was the oldest delegate to the Constitutional Convention. He was well prepared to lead discussions at the convention.

He was well prepared to lead discussions at the convention.

Which was the biggest challenge for the delegates at the Constitutional Convention? Options: how to respond to the interests of foreign nations, how to address the concerns of farmers and ranchers, how to balance the interests of large and small states, how to find agreement between the eastern and western states

how to balance the interests of large and small states

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What were the Articles of Confederation?

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The first government adopted by the newly independent United States.

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What is a preamble?

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An introduction or introductory statement in a document.

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What does Ratification mean?

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Official approval of an agreement, treaty or constitution.

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Why did the United States get rid of the Articles of Confederation and replace it with the Constitution?

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The Articles of Confederation had many serious weaknesses.

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When we talk about the Federal Government, which two other words mean the same thing as "Federal?" Options: "Central" and "National", "State" and "Local", "Democratic" and "Republican", "Municipal" and "Providential"

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"Central" and "National"

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How did the Federalists feel about ratifying (or adopting) the Constitution?

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The Federalists were in favor of ratifying the Constitution.

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How did the Anti-Federalists feel about ratifying (or adopting) the Constitution?

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The Anti-Federalists were against ratifying the Constitution.

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