Articles of Confederation
Why did the Articles of Confederation set up a Congress?
To allow the states to collectively work together to fight Britain and formalize relations with other nations.
Which plan was proposed at the Philadelphia Convention that was supported by large populated states?
The Virginia Plan
What powers belong to the states?
Reserve Powers
Who is considered the "Architect or Father of the Constitution?"
James Madison
Why was the Magna Carta significant?
Power of the government is limited and everyone is subject to the rule of law.
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How did the delegates handle the issue of counting the slave population for representation?
Three-Fifths Compromise
Coining money and conducting foreign affairs are examples of what power?
Enumerated Powers (only the federal government)
Which of the delegates was responsible for writing the final draft of the Constitution?
Gouverneur Morris
Which article of the Constitution describes the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the legislative branch or Congress?
Article I
Shay's Rebellion showed the discontent of what group?
Farmers
Which plan was favored small populated states because it allowed equal representation?
The New Jersey Plan
What are the powers shared by the national and state governments called?
Concurrent powers
Who proposed the New Jersey Plan?
William Paterson
Which article of the Constitution describes the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the judicial branch (Supreme Court)?
Article III
What was the biggest result of Shays Rebellion of 1786?
Increased support among national leaders to revise or fix the Articles.
What principle of the Constitution describes a system whereby each branch of government can limit the powers of the other branches?
Checks and Balances
Which delegate of the Constitution was responsible for creating the Great Compromise?
Roger Sherman
Provide one of the stated goals from the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States?
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What was the first constitution of the United States?
Articles of Confederation
What resulted specifically from the Great Compromise?
House of Representatives: proportional representation
Senate: equal representation
How is the principle of republicanism reflected in our Constitution?
The election of representatives who do the work of the people in government until they are their re-elected or voted out of office
What idea is contributed to John Locke?
The idea of a social contract
Which article of the Constitution describes the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the executive branch or the President?
Article II