• I can identify areas of the Constitution that are influenced by the enlightenment. Correct Answer: The Constitution makes justice more important than
... [Show More] liberty. more concerned with controlling rather than expressing the popular will. Property rights republicanism separation of powers
• I can identify areas of the Bill of Rights that are influenced by the enlightenment Correct Answer: natural rights and procedural rights.1st amendment
• I can list several weaknesses of the Articles of Confederations. Correct Answer: , the states had more power than the national government, which served to weaken the national government and prevent it from making effective decisions
• I can list several characteristics of the New Jersey Plan. Correct Answer: . Equal representation all SMALL state, unicameral, state base, Articles of Confederation
• I can list several characteristics of the Virginia Plan Correct Answer: Greater representation LARGE state, strong national government ,bicameral, population base
I can describe the major compromises that occurred during the Constitutional Convention. Correct Answer: The Great Compromise settled the debate between the large states and small states over state representation in the legislative branch.
legislature Correct Answer: A group of people who have the power to make laws, Power to approve treaties, deal with international trade
executive Correct Answer: Commander-in-chief of the armed forces, power to carry out the laws of the land, power to pardon
judicaiary Correct Answer: Power to ensure that laws agree with the Constitution
Federalist's views Correct Answer: Federalists favored a strong central government
Anti-Federalist's views Correct Answer: favored strong state governments.
Federalist #10. Correct Answer: The diverse interests of the people would prevent the development of powerful political parties.
Federalist #51. Correct Answer: checks and balances and separation of powers .
• I can explain how laws are made and enforced using the separation of powers. Correct Answer: Congress makes the laws, but the President can veto them and the Supreme Court can declare them unconstitutional. [Show Less]