CHAPTER 2
THE CONSTITUTION
STUDY GUIDE
AP US GOVERNMENT
MR. SNYDER
Key Terms:
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
bicameral
unicameral
confederation
ratification
checks and balances
separation of powers
Key Concepts/Principles:
Historical Background: Influence of English history and government
Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation – failures most important aspect of these
Drafting of the Constitution: Who, what, where and when
The plans and compromises
The Principles: 6 key principles embodied by the Constitution
Need to know specific examples of checks and balances
The ratification process: Federalists vs Anti-Federalists
The Constitution as a document: Articles and Amendments- what do they each talk about?
The Amendment Process: How we formally and informally amend the constitution