4.1 Articles of Confederation
It laid out the process by which lands west of the Appalachian Mountains were to be surveyed and sold.
Land Ordinance of 1785
What issue helped lead to the constitutional convention.
Shay's rebellion
What was needed in order to ratify the constitution?
Bill of Rights
What is the Third Amendment
No Quartering Troops
A new type of government in which two levels of government share fundamental powers. This was the first government in America.
Articles of Confederation
This guy suggested the great compromise.
Roger Sherman
as an alternative to electing the president by popular vote or by Congress.
electoral college
What is the Sixth Amendment
Right to a speedy trial, impartial jury, right to a lawyer
How did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 affect slavery and education?
It barred slavery from new territories and established federal aid for education.
Who votes for the president?
Electoral College
wants mostly weak central government, want state power
antifederalist
What is the Fourth Amendment
No search and seizures
Why did new states prefer a republic over a democracy?
They did not trust the uneducated masses.
The legislative branch does what
create laws
supporter of the new US Constitution & strong federal gov.
federalist
What is the first amendment
Freedom of Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition, Speech.
Three weaknesses about confederation.
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The executive branch does what?
Enforces laws
Best teacher in this district
Mr. Nuttall
What is the Second Amendment
Right to Bear Arms
How many acres make up a section.
640
The judicial branch does what?
interprets laws
What two documents influence the writing of the Bill of Rights?
Virginia statute for religious freedom
The Virginia Declaration of Rights
What is the 5th Amendment
Right to not self-incriminate, eminent domain, Double Jeopardy