Constitution

Why did the delegates at the Constitutional Convention decide to abandon the Articles of Confederation?

• In hopes that they could return to Great Britain as colonies.

• To create a strong central government in their new nation.

• The delegates wanted to create a monarchy.

• They were looking to become part of the French Empire.

Division of Government between the National and state governments

• Unicameral

• Bicameral

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

Division of Power between the 3 branches of government

• Checks & Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

• Bicameral Legislature

Prevents any one branch of government from becoming too powerful

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

• Checks & Balances

• Natural Rights

The Great Compromise created the structure of a bicameral legislative branch.

• True

• False

Specifies powers of the judicial branch

• Article V

• Article I

• Article III

• Article IV

Addresses relationship between the federal and state gov

• Article III

• Article IV

• Article I

• Article II

Describes the process for amending the Constitution

• Article I

• Article V

• Article IV

• Article II

A presidential election is won by the candidate who

• receives a majority of electoral votes.

• receives a majority of the popular vote.

• wins the popular vote in more than 25 states.

• wins the primary election in a majority of states.

Right that protects freedom of personal expression

• 2nd amendment
• 3rd amendment
• 1st amendment 
• 10th amendment