DOI
What was the purpose of the DOI?
To declare independence from Great Britain
What is consent of the governed?
The people give the government the power to rule
The AOC were the __________ form of government in the United States.
first
Where was the Constitutional Convention held?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
one house (of Congress)
How many years ago was the DOI written?
249
What is rule of law?
all people are equal under the law
Under the AOC, the government had little to no ____________ to do anything.
power
What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention
to revise/fix the AOC
Under the AOC, they formed a firm league of _____________ between the states.
friendship
When was the DOI written?
July 4, 1776
What do you call the form of government where the power is split between the federal and state governments?
federalism
Name three of the weaknesses of the AOC?
No president, 9/13 states had to approve laws, they could not draft an army, 13/13 states had to approve amendments, couldn't tax, could settle disputes between states, no court system, couldn't collect debts
Who was the leader of the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington
Which plan did larger states like?
The Virginia Plan
To whom was the DOI written?
King George
The introduction to the Constitution is called the ___________.
Preamble
The time period from 1781-1787 under the AOC was called _______________.
The Critical Period
Which two leaders were absent from the Constitutional Convention?
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams
How many houses of Congress were in the Great Compromise?
2
Which biblical principle supports "All men are created equal"?
Imago Dei
The influence that brought us a two-house Congress is
The British Parliament
What major event caused Congress to ask each state for a convention in Philadelphia?
Shay's Rebellion
What were 3 characteristics of the delegates at the Constitutional Convention?
men, wealthy, educated, Revolutionary War veterans, elected by their states
What does "provide for the common defense" mean?
Build a military to defend against enemies