Other
Important Documents
The Compromises
Framers of the Constitution
Other
100
What is Capitalism?
The economic system of the USA
100
The English Bill of Rights; The Magna Carta; The Petition of Right
Name three important documents that helped to build the Constitution.
100
The 3/5 Compromise The Connecticut Compromise The The Commerce and Slave Trade Compromise
Name the three Compromises.
100
The first president of the United States.
Who is George Washington?
100
Federalists wanted more central power and anti-federalists wanted more state power.
Name one difference between anti-federalists beliefs and federalists beliefs.
200
There are 9 members in this judicial branch.
How many supreme court justices are there ?
200
The Magna Carta(1215)
Which of the three documents, that helped to frame the Constitution, included basic rights like trial by jury, due process, protection of life liberty & property?
200
The Connecticut Compromise was a compromise where it was agreed that Congress will be composed of two branches, the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate is equal for each state, the House of Reps for each state is dependent upon the population of that state.
Explain the Connecticut Compromise.
200
The Father of the Constitution.
What was James Madison referred to in terms of the Constitution?
200
He was a federalist.
Was James Madison a federalist or an anti-federalist?
300
There 100 members in this branch of legislative gov.
The US Senate
300
To limit the king's power; challenges the idea of the "Divine Right of Kings"; To state the even a King must obey the law.
What was the purpose of the Petition of Right(1628)?
300
States were debating over whether or not slaves should be counted as part of the population. Southern states wanted them to be counted for representation in the government, but the southern states didn't want to pay taxes for all of their slaves. Therefore, it was concluded that only 3/5 of the slaves would be counted.
Explain the 3/5 Compromise.
300
possible Answers: White Landowners Male Educated Rich
List three things that the Framers of the Convention had in common.
300
The 19th Amendment.
What was the Amendment that gave women the right to vote?
400
There are 435 members in this branch of gov.
House of Reps
400
The English Bill of Rights (1689)
Which of the three documents guarantee the right to a fair trial and freedom from excessive bail and cruel/unusual punishment?
400
Congress was forbidden to tax the export of goods from any State. It was also forbidden the power to act on the slave trade until 20 years later.
Explain the Commerce and Slave Trade Compromise.
400
New York
What was the first capital of the United States ?
400
The 13th amendment.
What was the amendment that abolished slavery?
500
Appointed by pres. approved by senate
Supreme Court Justice
500
Possible Answers: Trial by Jury Protection of Life, Liberty and Property Due Process No Marshal Law Right to a Fair Trial Freedom from excessive bail and cruel/ unusual punishment
Name three rights from the important documents that were used in the US Constitution.
500
President.
What is the highest level of the executive branch?
500
George Washington and James Madison
Who was the first president and vice president of the United States?
500
Benjamin Franklin proposed the formation of an annual congress of delegates. They would have the power to raise military and naval forces, make war and peace with the native Americans, regulate trade, tax, and collect customs duties.
Explain the Albany Plan
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