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What is one reason that many states thought having only one vote was unfair?
This is because the small population states could override the larger states.
Which Founding Father is primarily responsible for drafting the bill of rights?
James Madison
What does the 26th amendment say?
The right to vote at the age of 18
Which prominent founder was unanimously elected by the delegates to preside over the Constitutional Convention as its official president?
George Washington
In what country was Caesar Salad invented?
Mexico
What were one or two reasons the Articles of Confederation created?
To create, provide stability, and organization to the government.
Which amendment protects freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition?
First Amendment
6 years
William Paterson introduced the New Jersey Plan, which advocated for what?
Each state receives one vote
What is the most common material on Earth?
Iron
What were some significant weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
Congress had no power to demand taxes, they could only request them. There was no national currency, each state had their own, causing inflation and trade confusion.
What amendment states that no person may be tried for the same crime twice?
Fifth Amendment
Which amendment prevents a president from being reelected more than twice?
22nd Amendment
Proposed by Edmund Randolph and drafted largely by James Madison, the Virginia Plan favored which type of legislative representation?
Representation in Congress based on each of the state’s population
Which ancient Roman emperor famously tried to make his favorite horse, Incitatus, a high-ranking government consul?
Caligula
How long were the Articles of Confederation in effect before they were replaced?
8.5 years
The sixth amendment guarantees that all people accused of a crime get what?
A fast and public trial
Which amendment entails the prohibition of liquor?
18th Amendment
The Great Compromise (or Connecticut Compromise) resolved the bitter dispute over representation by organizing Congress how?
A House of Representatives based on population and a Senate with equal representation for each state.
What European leader was defeated by a horde of rabbits?
Napoleon Bonaparte
How long did it take to get all 48 signatures on the Articles of Confederation?
2 years 8 months
The Fourth Amendment protects citizens against what type of government intrusion?
Protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures
What is included in the 24th Amendment?
The abolition of poll taxes
Two of America’s most influential revolutionary figures were absent from the 1787 Convention because they were serving as overseas diplomats in Europe. Who were they?
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams.
True or false? In 1838, the Mexican dictator General Antonio López de Santa Anna suffered a severe arm injury and ordered a full military burial for his limb.
False, he ordered a full military burial for his lost leg, not his arm.