Government
The Plan
Extra Information
Constitution and Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
100
Who was the First President?
George Washington
100
Which plans supported the large states and gave the larger states more control?
Virginia plan
100
Paper money is worthless without ___________.
gold
100
Congress was NOT allowed to touch the __________ before 1800.
slave market
100
This amendment grants the rights of freedom of religion, expression, and assembly.
First
200
This branch of government is made up of 2 houses.
Legislative
200
Which plan was like the existing government and was introduced by William Paterson? It was called the "small-state" plan.
New Jersey Plan
200
Tariffs (or duties) within the US discouraged _________ trade. They were permitted on imports but not exports.
interstate
200
The Constitutional Convention wanted to create a stronger _________.
government
200
The sixth amendment provides the right to a fair _______.
trial
300
The judicial branch _________ the laws.
interprets
300
Which plan creates a strong central government and was introduced by Edmund Randolph?
Virginia Plan
300
The Federalists Papers were _______ that explained the Constitution.
essays
300
Once the Constitution was _________ by 9 of the 13 states, it became the supreme law of the land.
ratified
300
This group worried that the government would have too much power under the Constitution.
Anti-federalists
400
Name the three branches of government?
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
400
Which plan allows each state an equal vote and gives the states more control?
New Jersey Plan
400
George Washington was elected the 1st president by _________ consent.
unanimous
400
How many states had to agree to changes in the Articles of Confederation?
13
400
The Bill of Rights provided personal ____________.
freedoms
500
Name the two houses in Congress.
The Senate and House of Representatives
500
Which plan included 3 branches of government?
Virginia Plan
500
What Compromise counted 3 of every 5 slaves in population and taxation?
Three-Fifths Compromise
500
The __________ was very weak under the Articles of Confederation. They could not collect taxes or settle disputes between states.
central government
500
The Bill of Rights are the 1st ten ______________ to the Constitution.
amendments
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