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U.S history
History Test #2 Study Guide
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are amendments | A minor change or addition to improve text |
| What was the main purpose of the 1787 Constitutional Convention | To revise The constitution |
| What was written in support of the Constitution | The Federalist papers |
| What is another name for the 10 Amendments | The bill of Rights |
| What is a Constitution | Laws for the Government |
| What is Shays Rebellion? | Event that showed the government that they needed a a stronger national gov't |
| What is the main function of the executive branch | to enforce laws |
| What is the main function of judicial branch | to interpret laws |
| What is the main function of legislative branch | to make laws |
| Which city saw the signing of the U.S constitution | Philadelphia |
| Who is considered the Father of the Constitution | James Madison |
| Who was the president of the Constitutional Convention | George Washinton |
| What was the 3/5ths Compromise | Only part of the states slave population would be counted for representation |
| How many years are the terms for Senators | six year terms |
| How many years are the terms for members of the house | two years |
| What is the difference between Anti-Federalist and Federalist | Federalist supported the Constitution the Anti-Federalist did not. |
| What is the difference between separation of powers and checks and balances | Separation of powers is the three branches. Checks and balances makes sure one branch does not become to powerful. |
| Describe three weakness of the Articles of Confederations | Congress did not have the power to tax, There was no executive branch, No national court system |
| Why did the Anti Federalist insist that a bill of rights be added to the Constitution. | To Protect their freedom from the government. |
| Why were the states afraid of centralized authority and a strong national government. | They feared it wasn't going to work and they wanted to control how they where governed. |
| What was the Great compromised, and how did it reconcile the interest of the smaller states with the interest of the more populous states | Where both large and small states would be represented by two houses in congress. |
| Describe how the U.S constitution is a flexible document. Be sure to include three examples | Vague language, Changes in the government, and it interprets the right to bear arms. |
| Describe the three arguments that federalist said why citizens should like support the new government | There would be a stronger national govt, they had checks and balances, and the three branches |
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