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What is the Declaration of Independence?
The document that declared the 13 Colonies free from Britain
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Where was the Constitutional Convention held?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
What two houses make up Congress?
The Senate and House of Representatives
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What was Shay's Rebellion
Our current Constitution replaced what document?
The Articles of Confederation
What is the Great Compromise
Compromise of two plans but called for a bicameral legislature where representation was based both on population and equality. The plan of government we have now.
What are the requirements to be member of the House of Represenatives?
25 years old, citizen for 7 years, resident of the state
Name at least three executive powers
Laws in the US are made by who
Congress
What is the role of the Supreme Court?
To interpret if someone's Constitutional rights have been violated
What was the New Jersey Plan?
Called for three branches of government, a unicameral legislature- each state got one vote regardless of size, wanted a plural executive
What are the requirements to be a Senator?
30 years old, 9 years of citizenship, resident of the state
How many states needed to ratify the Constitution?
9 of 13
What was the Albany Plan of Union?
An attempt to unify and govern the American colonies to provide for a stronger defense. It was eventually rejected by the colonies
What did the Federalist want?
Federalists wanted the Constitution and supported a larger government
What was the Virginia plan?
Created three branches of government, bicameral legislature- determined by population size of the state, House of Representatives would elect members to Senate, Executive selected by Legislature
The number of House Representatives each state has is based on what?
What are the qualifications to be President?
The Magna Carta, Petition of Rights
No ability to tax, declare war, coin money, start a military, no trade opportunities, no foreign aid
What did the Anti-Federalists want
Small central government, Opposed the Constitution in fear of a oppressive national government
Who is the current head of the Senate?
JD Vance
What is the Census
an official count of the US population used for apportionment of the US House