Articles of Confederation
What was America’s first system of government?
The Articles of Confederation
Under the Northwest Ordinance, how many people were required for a territory to apply for statehood?
60,000
In what city did the Constitutional Convention take place?
Philadelphia
What is a set of laws or rules by which society is governed
Constitution
What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
Under the AOC, who held the majority of the power?
The States
What did the Northwest Ordinance specifically ban in its territory?
Slavery
Which state was the only one that did not attend the convention?
Rhode Island
What English document provided the idea that "no one is above the law"
The Magna Carta
Who were the three authors of the Federalist Papers?
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay
How many votes did each state receive in Congress?
1 vote
How did the Land Act of 1800 make buying land easier for settlers?
It allowed them to pay half up front and make payments over several years.
Which plan for government was supported by large states and based on population?
The Virginia Plan
From which ancient civilization did the Framers get the idea of a Republic and virtues like "public service"?
Rome
What was the primary goal of the Federalist Papers?
To convince states to ratify the Constitution
To amend the Articles, how many states had to agree
All 13 states
What event proved the federal government was too weak to raise an army to stop internal rebellions?
Shays’s Rebellion
Explain the Three-Fifths Compromise
Enslaved people counted as 3/5 of a person for both representation and taxes
Name the three "American Traditions" that influenced the government
Self-government, being answerable to the people, and placing limits on democratic rights
Why did an Anti-Federalist author use the name "Brutus"?
To symbolize stopping a leader (like Julius Caesar) from becoming a king or monarch
Name two specific powers Congress did not have under the AOC.
Regulate trade, levy taxes, or force military service
Why was state money useless to the AOC Congress?
It could not be used to purchase gold or silver from other countries
Contrast a "unicameral" vs. a "bicameral" legislature
Unicameral is a one-house legislature. Bicameral is a two-house legislature
What three rights are guaranteed by the Declaration of Independence?
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
Which state was the first to ratify the Constitution?
Delaware