Role of the House of Representatives?
Representation based on population.
Role of the Senate?
Equal representation (two senators per state).
Role of the Electoral College?
Elects the President of the United States.
Role of the Supreme Court?
Interprets the Constitution and federal laws.
What is the role of Congress?
To make laws.
What is the role of the President?
To enforce laws.
What is the role of state governments?
To govern within their respective states.
What is the role of political parties?
To nominate candidates and influence policy.
What is the role of interest groups?
To advocate for specific interests in government.
What is the role of the media?
To inform the public and hold government accountable.
Define Federalists.
Supporters of the proposed U.S. Constitution.
Define Anti-Federalists.
Opponents of the proposed U.S. Constitution.
Define bicameral legislature.
A legislature with two chambers or houses.
Define the Electoral College.
System where electors vote for the President.
Define federalism.
Division of power between national and state governments.
Define ratification.
The act of officially approving a treaty, constitutional amendment, or agreement.
What is an amendment?
A formal or official change made to a law, contract, constitution, or other legal document.
Define popular vote.
The total number of votes cast by individual voters in a presidential election.
What is representation?
The action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or the state of being so represented.
What is a compromise?
An agreement or settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.
Cause and effect: Weak Articles of Confederation?
Cause: Weak central government, Effect: Constitutional Convention.
Cause and effect: Anti-Federalist concerns?
Cause: Fear of tyranny, Effect: Addition of the Bill of Rights.
Cause and effect: Three-Fifths Compromise?
Cause: Disagreement over slavery, Effect: Slaves counted as three-fifths of a person for representation.
Cause and effect: Electoral College?
Cause: Balance power of states and people, Effect: President can win without popular vote.
Cause and effect: Ratification of the Constitution?
Cause: Need for a stronger government, Effect: Establishment of a new framework for the US.
Cause and effect: Compromise on the Importation of Slaves?
Cause: Southern states wanted to continue importing slaves, Effect: Transatlantic slave trade allowed for 20 years.
Cause and effect: Amendment Process?
Cause: Need to adapt to changing times, Effect: Constitution can be changed.
Cause and effect: Great Compromise?
Cause: Conflict between large and small states, Effect: Bicameral legislature.
Cause and effect: Federalism?
Cause: Balance of power between national and state governments, Effect: Dynamic relationship constantly being redefined.
Cause and effect: Federalist Papers?
Cause: Need to persuade states to ratify the Constitution, Effect: Explained and defended the Constitution to the public.
