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AHI CH8 Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| At the Constitutional Convention, how long did they agree the slave trade would last? | 20 years |
| Where was the Constitutional Convention held? | Philadelphia |
| The agreement betweeen the Virginia Plan & New Jersey Plan was called what? | The Great Compromise |
| Another word for a 2 house legislature? | Bicameral |
| What was considered the West during the Confederation period? | Anything beyond the Mississippi River |
| What is a republic? | A government in which representatives are elected to govern on behalf of the people. |
| Which state did not want a stronger government? | Rhode Island |
| How many states had to ratify the Constitution? | 9 |
| What did Baron de Montesquieu think should limit the power of government? | Separation of powers |
| Who has the power to declare war? | Congress |
| Did the Federalists support the Constitution? | Yes |
| Did George Washington criticize the Articles of Confederation? | No |
| What is an economic depression? | A steep drop in economic activity. |
| What did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 do? | Made rules for governing new territories. |
| Who presented the Virginia Plan? | Edmund Randolph |
| What were some weakness of the Articles of Confederation? | Little control over individual states and citizens Make laws but no rules for carrying them out No court system States not required to send money to Congress |
| Describe the Land Ordinance of 1785. | Land was surveyed and divided Townships-6 sq miles Sections-1 sq mile Acres-640 per section $1 per section but had to buy entire section Only for the rich Land companies bought and divided the land |
| Describe the Northwest Ordinance of 1787. | Sets up territories for new states. Governor appointed No slavery Bill of rights Public education 60,000 people to make constitution |
| Who were 3 people not at the Constitutional Convention? | Paul Revere Thomas Jefferson John Adams |
| What are Checks and Balances? | Gives each branch control over others President must sign bill into law President can veto-Congress can override with 2/3 voe President can make treaties-Senate must approve President can appoint judges-Congress must approve |
| When was the Constitutional Convention held? | May thru Sept 1787 - |
| Who was at the Constitutional Convention? | Washington, Franklin, Madison-nicknamed 'Father of the Constitution' |
| Why was the Constitutional Convention held? | To revise the Articles of Confederation |
| What were the original 2 plans introduced at the Constitutional Convention? | Virginia Plan (large state) population determines representation New Jersey Plan (small state) equal representation |
| What was the agreement reached between the Virginia and New Jersey Plans | Great Compromise- Bicameral-2 house House of Representatives-based on pop. Senate-equal representation |
| What was the 3/5ths Compromise | Slaves would be counted for representation- 5 slaves=3 people South liked it, North didn't |
| How did the Constitution become law? | Signed by 39 of 42 delegates 9 state must ratify |
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