Our New Nation
Name an issue with the Articles of Confederation
Not enough power to the federal gov.
What is federalism?
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
The president is part of which branch of government?
Executive
Which state has the most counties?
Texas (254)
Name two financial problems in the US after the Revolutionary War
Worthless currency, economic depression, federal gov. can't levy taxes
Name the three branches of US government
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What is the first amendment?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly
Powers reserved to the states are called what?
Reserved Powers
What is the longest river in South America?
Amazon River
Which rebellion proved to many people that the federal government was too weak?
Shays's Rebellion
What was the MAIN difference between the New Jersey and Virginia plan?
NJ supported equal congressional representation from the states, VA supported proportional representation based on population
Name an example of something that Britain did to inspire a specific amendment
Quartering Act--Inspired 3rd Amendment
Give an example of checks and balances in the US gov
Executive checks judicial by appointing judges
What is the smallest country in the world?
Vatican City
Name a revolution inspired by the American Revolution
French, Haitian
Who was the most famous Federalist?
Alexander Hamilton
Name four of the amendments in the Bill of Rights
1.--Freedom of speech
2. --Right to bear arms
3.--Protection from quartering soldiers
4.-- Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures
How can congress override a presidential veto when passing a bill into law?
2/3 majority vote
Which state has the fewest counties?
Delaware (3)
Name three of the states that would be created from the Northwest Ordinance
Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin
Which chamber of the legislative branch most closely resembles the NJ plan?
Senate--Each state = two representatives
How many total amendments have been added to the Consititution?
27
Name three of the major principals of the Constitution
Popular Sovereignty, Republicanism, Limited Government, Federalism, Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, Individual Rights
Which state has the lowest population?
Wyoming