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Chapter 2

Government

QuestionAnswer
Supreme court decides if law is unconstitutional
compromise a settlement of differences
Congress must approve all money the country spends
Philadelphia first permanent capital
Legislature group with power to make laws
New Jersey Plan favored more power for states and two executives
President must approve the laws
Virginia Plan favored strong central government and one executive
limited government government and its officers are never above the law
Separation of Powers power of government divided among three branches
The __________________ Compromise said every five slaves would count as three free men Three-Fifths
The __________________ Compromise involved a two-part legislature. Connecticut
The Articles of Confederation did not provide for a _________________ or national system of justice. President
The ____________________________ thought the Constitution would take away many state and individual rights. Anti-Federalists
The compromise on ________________ trade said Congress could tax imports but not exports. foreign
One reason the Articles of Confederation were revised was to establish a system to pay the country's ___________. debts
The ______________________________ was the first plan of government in the colonies. Articles of Confederation
Nine of the thirteen states needed to approve the ____________________ before it could be used. Constitution
Constitutional Convention delegates decided states should control __________ within their own borders. trade
The principle of ________________________________ means all power is held by the people who elect leaders. popular sovereignty
What were the four principles that guided Constitution writers? 1. Popular sovereignty 2. Limited government 3. Separation of powers 4. Checks and balances
Explain why the Bill of Rights was needed It was needed to protect people's basic rights.
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