Chapter 5 Review US History Mr. Stroman

The New Constitution Articles of Confederation didn’t work New Constitution made government of three branches – Legislative (makes laws) – Executive (executes or enforces laws) – Judicial (interprets laws) This is known as the separation of powers Each branch has powers over the other that prevent one branch from gaining too much power (checks and balances, see chart on p. 155)

Shays’ Rebellion Massachusetts passes largest direct tax ever Farmers hit hard, unable to pay tax Daniel Shays leads rebellion that quickly spreads Congress unable to quell rebellion; no money to raise an army Convinced Nationalists that only a strong national government could combat catastrophes like this

The Federal System Framers created a system where power is shared between national government and state governments. – Some powers are concurrent, or held by both.

The Electoral College Refer to your handout on how the electoral college works. Each state is assigned a number of electoral votes equivalent to the number of representatives in Congress (Reps + 2) Whoever wins a state, wins all the electoral votes Whoever wins 270 electoral votes, wins the election.

Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists Federalists want strong national government – Federalist Papers written to convince New Yorkers to accept Constitution

Washington as President Washington lived in style. Soldiers escorted his carriage and his first lady Martha frequently held Friday receptions at the White House. He felt that this was necessary to command people’s respect. Chose Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State Chose Alexander Hamilton as Secretary of the Treasury