Constitution
Compromises
British Rule
Ratification
American Documents
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Define Federalism
Division of power between state and federal governments
100
Who was allowed to vote in 1787?
white, male, landowners
100
What was the purpose of the Virginia House of Burgesses?
assembly to self govern
100
Why were the Articles of Confederation unsuccessful?
states had too much power, central government was too weak
100
What did the mayflower Compact create?
Civil Body Politik - self-government
200
Why did New Jersey counter the Virginia Plan?
they were a small state and wanted to have representation
200
Name two aspects of the Virginia Plan?
2 house legislature based on population, three distinct branches
200
Define Mercantilism?
economics, trade, sell, buying of goods promotes a healthy society
200
What does bi-cameral mean?
two house legislature
200
How did the Constitution deal with slavery?
The 3/5 compromise
300
What is the purpose of the Bill of Righhts?
insure personal freedoms against the government
300
Explain how the House of Representatives is assembled?
based on population
300
How did Salutary Neglect work?
British allowed the colonists to govern themselves
300
What is the difference between an patriot and a loyalist?
loyalist - American loyal to Great Britain patriot - American who wanted independence
300
What are inalienable rights? name them
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
400
Why are the term limits different for the House and the Senate?
candidates should have more experience
400
How many Senators currently preside in the Congress?
100
400
Explain why Great Britain issued the Proclamation of 1763.
save the land for the Natives
400
Who plays the biggest role in the amendment process?
3/4 of states approval
400
Explain judicial review
supreme court judges constitutionality of laws passed by Congress
500
Explain the impeachment process.
House brings up charges of wrong doing Senate decides guilt or innocence
500
How does a Federalist differ from an Anti-Federalist?
Federalist - strong federal government Anti-Federalist - states should have more power
500
What role did Paul Revere play before the Revolution?
creating the Boston Massacre propaganda
500
What is a census and how is it used?
population count, for representation
500
Name the document: "we hold these truth the be self evident that all men and women are created equal..."
Declaration of Sentiments
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