Vocabulary
The system or group of people that makes and enforces rules for a community or country
Government
What were the Articles of Confederation?
America's FIRST plan for a national government
Where did the constitutional convention take place?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Who did the New Jersey Plan support?
Smaller states
What is Branden's full name?
Branden Caesar Maurice Davis
People who are official members of a country or community
Citizens
Why do we need a government?
Makes laws and rules
Keeps people safe
Provides services
Manages money (taxes)
Settles disagreements
Represents citizens
Why did The Constitutional Convention take place?
To fix the problems with the Articles of Confederation
How many senate representatives for each state are there?
2
What is Adan's sisters name?
Amelia
Guidelines that tell people what they can and cannot do
Rules
When were the Articles of Confederation written?
1781 — right after the Revolutionary War
What state refused to go to The Constitutional Convention?
Rhode Island
100 bonus points
100
What school is Amaya going to next year?
Tech school
A group of people who live together and share laws and culture
Society
True or False
Congress Could NOT collect taxes
True
Who went to The Constitutional Convention?
55 delegates from
12 states
Who led Shay's rebellion?
Daniel Shay
What is Adan's favorite food?
cheese fries
People who are official members of a country or community
Citizens
Name 2 weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
Could NOT collect taxes
Could NOT enforce laws on states
No single leader (no President)
Who was the president of the convention?
George Washington
What was the core conflict at the constitutional convention?
The Virginia Plan Vs. The New Jersey Plan
What was Branden's personal project topic?
Boxing