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Unit 5 Review

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What is separation of powers? each branch of government can limit the power of the others
Why did Jefferson believe it was important for the government to grant freedoms, or liberties, to its people? protect against unfair treatment
What was the MAJOR issue with the Articles of Confederation? weak central government
How did the A.O.C. fail to improve the ECONOMY after the Revolutionary War? couldn't raise taxes
What JOB was created due to the lack of central authority in government? President
What is a way that countries pay off war debt? taxes
What were the results of the Great Compromise? Bicameral legislature with the House of Representatives (based on population), and the Senate (equal representation)
Who was Elizabeth Freeman? enslaved woman from Massachusetts who overturned the States Constitution
What kind of government do FEDERALISTS believe we should have? strong national government
What kind of government do ANTI-FEDERALISTS believe we should have? states should have more power
What is the 3/5ths Compromise? slaves would count as 3/5ths of a person in Congress
Which states voted for this and why? Southern states because the slave population was higher there
What was the Commerce Clause? regulate large sales with Native Americans
Why do we have 3 branches of government and not one person making all of the decisions? prevent one branch from becoming too powerful
Which plan was favored by larger states? Virginia Plan
Which plan was favored by smaller states? New Jersey Plan
Which plan wanted to replace the Articles of Confederation? New Jersey Plan and Virginia Plan
Which plan wanted separation of powers with checks and balances? New Jersey Plan and Virginia Plan
Which plan wanted a bicameral legislature with representation based on population? Virginia Plan
Which plan wanted a unicameral legislature with equal representation (one vote per state)? New Jersey Plan
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