7.3 - A More Perfect Union

What are man's natural rights?

• Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.

• Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Gold

• Life, Rebellion, and the Pursuit of Happiness

• Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Nationalism.

Did the Constitution give the states more power than the Articles of Confederation did?

• Yes

• No

What is Federalism?

• A type of government where the power is split between the states and national government.

• A type of government where there is one body of government.

• A type of government where the President holds all of the power.

• A type of government where the Judicial Branch holds all of the power.

What is meant by checks and balances?

• To ensure that the President has the most power.

• The National Bank has to be balanced with other banks.

• A bank account has too much money in it.

• To ensure that not one body of government has too much power.

Who were some of the Federalists?

• Samuel Adams, James Monroe, Richard Henry Lee

• Thomas Jefferson, George Mason, Patrick Henry

• Abigail Adams, Susan B. Anthony, Francis Scott Key

• John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay

What were the Federalists Papers?

• Written by James Madison, to influence strong central government.

• A book about taxes.

• Written by Alexander Hamilton, to influence a weaker central government.

• Written by George Washington, to influence a stronger army.

How many branches of government does the Constitution establish?

• 3

• 4

• 2

• 1

Article I establishes:

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

Article II establishes:

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

Article III establishes:

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch