TEST 3/25 - The New Nation
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| What is the Articles of Confederation and what was it used for? | A document used to form a central (federal) government after the War for Indpendence
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| What powers did congress have under the Articles of Confederation? | Declare war and peace, print and borrow money, deal with other nations
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| What powers did congress NOT have under the Articles of Confederation? | Force states to obey its laws, raise money with taxes, control trade, set up an army
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| Why did congress call a meeting about the Articles of Confederation in 1787? | To make the national government stronger
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| STUDY THE DIAGRAM ON PAGE 300-301 in your book! | STUDY THE DIAGRAM ON PAGE 300-301 in your book!
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| What was the result of the government taking farms when farmers did not pay their debts? | Shay's Rebellion
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| Which states were opposed to the Virginia Plan because the larger states would have more votes? | Rhode Island, New Jersey, Connecticut
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| Who was known for his honesty when he recorded all sides of each debate given at the Constitutional Convention? | James Madison
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| Why was the Great Compromise made during the Constitutional Convention? | To represent states by both population and equal votes
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| How were the slaves counted in the Constitutional Convention? | Every 5 slaves counted as 3 free men. 3/5 rule
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| What are the three branches of government? | Legislative, Executive, Judicial
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| A legislature can override a veto by a _____ majority vote. | 2/3
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| Why do we have the "Checks and Balances" system? | So no branch of government has too much power
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| The first ten amendments, also called the Bill of Rights, protects | rights and freedoms of all citizens
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| The Constitution of 1878 said | Senate and House of Representatives can write laws, declare war, and approve judges under a federal system
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| Why do we need a way to make amendments to the Constitution? | For the will, or desire, of the people
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| What are the rights of the Federal government/Central government? | Set up an army, issue (create) money, control trade between the states
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| What are the rights of the State government? | Set up schools, run elections, control trade within the state
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| Name three of the patriotic leaders who attended in the Constitutional Convention | George Washington, Ben Franklin, James Madison
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| What does "We the people" mean and where is it located in the Constitution? | It means government is chosen by the citizens. It is found in the Preamble.
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