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chapter 5- 2009

QuestionAnswer
What are "reserved powers"? powers the states retain
What is Republicanism? the idea that government gets its power from the will of the people
What is the function of an Amendment? It provides a method to change the Constitution
What is a Republic ? a form of government where the source of power is from the people.
What are the Bill of Rights? first Ten amendments to Constitution
What term describes actions that are prohibited under the Constitution? Unconstitutional
what name describes the system where the three branches of government are DISTINCT from each other Separation of Powers
What is the name of the system whereby no one branch of government can dominate another branch? Checks and balances
What are the powers retained by the States? Reserved powers
WhAT the powers that Constitution gave to the Federal Government? Enumerated Powers
What document outlined the standard for admitting new states into the Union? NW Ordinance of 1781
name a similarity in States' Constitutions. State Governors had significant power
Under the Articles of Confederation, how were states represented? equally- each state got one vote no matter how big or small.
Name the powers of the Federal Government under the Articles of Confederation
Name the Problems that Congress encountered under the Articles of Confederation. Congress couldn't tax, pay off national debt
Name the cause of Shays' Rebellion lack of paper money caused hardship on farmers who needed to repay debts.
Between the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution- what did the USA lack ? Courts
What powers did the National government possess under the Articles of Confederation? Could declare war but not authorized to raise taxes to pay soldiers.
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