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The New Nation
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The Articles of Confederation did NOT give Congress the power to what? | control trade, set up an army, raise money with taxes, force states to obey its laws |
| The Articles of Confederation was a document to | form a central government after the War of Independence |
| In 1787, Congress called a meeting about the Articles of Confederation to | make the national government stronger |
| What caused Shay's Rebellion? | the government taking farms when farmers could not pay their debts |
| States like Rhode Island, New Jersey, and Connecticut were opposed to the Virginia plan because | larger states would have more votes |
| The Constitutional Convention decided to count slaves in the population how? | 5 slaves equaled 3 free men |
| James Madison was regarded for honesty at the Constitutional Convention, because he | recorded all sides of each debate even if he didn't agree |
| The Great Compromise was made during the Constitutional Convention to | represent states both by population and by equal votes |
| A system of "Checks and Balances" is important because | no branch of government should have too much power |
| What are the three branches of government? | Executive, legislative, and Judicial |
| A Legislature can override a veto by a | 2/3rds majority vote |
| The Bill of Rights, also known as the first ten amendments of the Constitution | protects the rights and freedoms of all citizens |
| Under the Constitution passes in 1787 the Senate and House of Representatives can | write laws, declare war, approve judges |
| Why does the Constitution include a way to make amendments? | to change the Constitution according to the will of the people |
| Only the Federal Government can (the state government cannot) | issue money |
| Three patriotic leaders who participated in the Constitutional Convention were | George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, James Madison |
| Under the Constitution, the United States has a federal system of government. Trade between states is make easier because | there is a common money system among all the states |
| In the Preamble to the Constitution the phrase 'We the People" means | that the government is chosen by its citizens |
| Ratify means to what | to accept |
| A citizen is | an official member of a city, state, or nation |
| Unconstitutional means | not in agreement with the constitution |
| Inauguration means | the official ceremony to make someone President |
| to veto means to | reject |
| territory is | land that is ruled by a national government but has no representatives in government |
| an ordinance is a | law |
| Compromise means a | settlement in which both sides give up something they want |
| Amendment | a change in the constitution |
| Checks and balances are | a system that lets each branch of the government limit the power of the other two |
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