GOVT CHAP 2: THE US GOT NEW PRESCRIPTION GLASSES

What were the main issues under the Articles of Confederation?

Citizens did not trust the motives of other states' governments and feared distant governance like that of Great Britain.

What was the purpose of the 'league of friendship' established under the Articles of Confederation?

To protect against any state claiming disputed territory unilaterally without the confederal government's approval.

How was representation determined in the confederal congress?

Each state had one vote, regardless of its population, in a single-chamber congress.

What was Shays' Rebellion and why did it occur?

An uprising against the Massachusetts government due to a lack of currency and crushing debts, aimed at closing courts and stalling foreclosures.

What was the Virginia Plan?

A proposal for a three-branch government with a bicameral legislature, where representation was based on population.

What compromise was reached regarding representation in Congress?

The Connecticut Compromise created a bicameral legislature with representation based on population in the House of Representatives and equal representation in the Senate.

What was the Three-Fifths Compromise?

It counted slaves as three-fifths of a person for state representation, increasing the influence of slave states in Congress.

What power does the legislative branch have concerning the president?

The legislature can impeach a president and override presidential vetoes.

What is the primary role of the executive branch?

To execute laws, shape the legislative agenda, and oversee national security.

How is the president elected in the United States?

The president is elected through the Electoral College, where electors are allocated based on the number of senators and representatives each state has.

What is the process for amending the Constitution?

An amendment must be proposed by a 2/3 vote in both houses or by a national convention, and ratified by a majority in ¾ of state legislatures or conventions.

What are bills of attainder?

Laws that declare someone guilty of a crime without a trial.

What is the significance of Marbury v. Madison (1803)?

It established the principle of judicial review, allowing courts to declare laws unconstitutional.

What major power does Congress have regarding taxes?

Congress has the power to levy taxes and collect revenue.

What role does the Supreme Court play in the U.S. government?

It interprets laws, can declare laws unconstitutional, and addresses disputes between states.

What were the weaknesses of the national government under the Articles of Confederation?

It lacked the power to tax, could not force states to comply with policies, and had no executive branch.