1. Describe the Weaknesses Associated with the Articles of Confederation

Unit 2 Study guide

1. Describe the weaknesses associated with the Articles of Confederation.

2. Explain the purpose of the Constitutional Convention.

3. Explain the significance of the Magna Carta in creating the Constitution .

4. Explain the significance of the English Bill of Rights in creating the Constitution.

5. Explain the significance of the Mayflower Compact in creating the Constitution.

6. Explain the significance of the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom .

7. How were government representatives chosen under each plan?

Virginia Plan:

New Jersey Plan:

8. Define Great Compromise:

9. Who proposed the Great Compromise?

10. Which two men proposed the Three-Fifths Compromise?

11. What type of government did the U.S. Constitution create?

12. Define Federalist:

13. Explain the purpose of the Federalist Papers. Why were they written?

14. Define Anti-federalist):

15. Why did the Antifederalists want a Bill of Rights included with the Constitution?

16. Define federalism:

17. Define Separation of Powers:

18. What branch of government is described in:

Article I:

Article II:

Article III:

19. Describe the function of each branch. What job does each branch do?

Legislative:

Executive:

Judicial:

20. Name the person or people who carry out the responsibilities of each branch.

Legislative:

Executive:

Judicial:

21. What is the purpose of the checks and balances system?

22. Explain how each branch of government can override each other.

Legislative:

Executive:

Judicial:

23. Define Bill of Rights:

24. Explain the meaning of the Preamble to the Constitution—where does the government get its power; what is the purpose of the Preamble.

We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

25. Study the following map – make sure you can explain the concept of the Electoral College and reapportionment.

Study the following chart to answer Qs 32-37.

26. List the powers of the legislative branch.

27. List the powers of the judicial branch.

28. Which branch has the power to act as a check on both the president and the Supreme Court?

29. How does the judicial branch act as a check on the executive branch?

30. How does the executive branch influence Congress?

31. Which government officials receive appointments for life?

Test Nov. 20