It is a government in which anything more than minimal governmental intervention in personal liberties and the economy is not generally allowed by law, usually in a written constitution.
What is limited government?
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Who's Conflicts with english nobles led to the signing of the magna carta? Pg. 29
Who is King John? Pg. 29
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Who were the framers of the constitution? Pg.49
George Washington, James Madison, George Mason, Robert Morris etc.. Pg. 49
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It was an early attempt at forming a union of the colonies. Pg. 35
What was the Albany Plan of Union? Pg.35
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It consisted of the idea that Congress should be composed of two houses. Pg.52
What did the Connecticut Compromise consisted of? Pg.52
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Withdraw from commercial or social relations with (a country, organization, or person) as a punishment or protest.
What is Boycott?
200
Was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. A noted polymath, was a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, musician, inventor, ... Pg. 35
Who is Benjamin Franklin? Pg. 35
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What major issues did the framers disagreed upon and what, if any, compromises did they reach. Pg. 51-52
They disagreed on representation in congress. Pg. 51-52
Because the large states expected to dominate the new govt. while the small states feared that they would not be able to protect their interests.
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It called for a new government with three separate branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. Pg.51
What did the Virginia Plan called for? Pg.51
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It stated that Congress was forbiden the power to tax the export of goods from any state. Pg.53
What was the Commerce and Slave trade Compromise? Pg.53
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An organization that consists of a number of parties or groups united in an alliance or league.
What is confederation?
300
George Washington, was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, serving as the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War and later as the new republic's first President. Pg. 37
Who is Geroge Washington? Pg. 37
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Why did the federalists want to replace the Articles of Confederation? Pg. 56
Because it had a weak central government. Pg. 56
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It retained the unicameral Congress of the Confederation, with each of the states equally represented. Pg.51
What did the New Jersey Plan do? Pg.51
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Commerce and Slave Trade Compromise. Pg.53
What compromise forbided the power of congress to act on the slave trade for a period of atleast 20 years? Pg.53
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A written grant by a country's legislative or sovereign power, by which an institution such as a company, university, etc..
What is Charter?
400
What where the main arguments used by the antifederalists? Pg. 57
Two major features of the proposed constitution drew the heaviest fire: (1) The greatly increased powers of the central govt. and (2) The lack of a bill of rights. Pg. 57
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It provided that all free persons should be counted, and so, too, should three fifths of all persons. Pg.52
What did the Three Fifths Compromise do? Pg.52
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C. Three Fifths Compromise Pg.52
Which one of these compromises disappeared from the constitution with the adoption of the 13th Amendment? Pg.52
A. Connecticut Compromise
B. Commerce and Slave Trade Compromise
C. Three Fifths Compromise
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Acceptance or confirmation of an act or agreement that was signed (executed) by the confirming party itself.
What is ratification?
500
John Hancock was a merchant, statesman, and prominent Patriot of the American Revolution. He served as president of the Second Continental Congress and was the first and third Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Who is john Hancock?
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Explain the NJ plan. Why was it introduced at the constitutional convention? Pg. 51
The NJ plan retained the unicameral of congress to the confederation, with each of the states equally represented. It was introduced at the constitutional convention because the anti-federalists thought it was important for all Americans to know about it. Pg. 51
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Article #1 Pg.52
In what article of the Constitution is the Three Fifths compromise found? Pg.52
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A. Connecticut Compromise Pg.52
This agreement satisfied the smaller states in particular, and it possible to support the creation of a strong central governemnt. (Choose one) Pg.52
A. Connecticut Compromise
B. Commerce and Slave Trade Compromise
C. Three Fifths Compromise