Vocabulary
This term means that everyone, including those in power, must follow the law
Rule of Law
What was the name of the early Virginia government where colonists elected representatives?
House of Burgesses
What 1765 law placed a tax on items such as newspapers and legal documents?
Stamp Act
What was the first written constitution of the United States?
Articles of Confederation
How many houses does a bicameral legislature have?
Two
This term means that the government is run by the people
Democracy
What 1620 Massachusetts agreement created a government based on majority rule?
Mayflower Compact
What British law required certain colonists to provide housing for British soldiers?
Quartering Acts
Under the Articles of Confederation, how many votes did each state have in Congress?
One
Under the Great Compromise, how many senators does each state have?
Two
This term means that people have freedoms and protections that the government should respect
Individual Rights (or Rights)
What word describes a country that governs itself without outside control?
Sovereign
Why did colonists object to British taxation?
No taxation without representation!
They were being taxed without having a direct vote in Parliament (The British government)
Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?
Independence Hall in Philadelphia
Which house of Congress is based on state population
House of Representatives
This term means that the government has limits on its power
Limited Government
Why did colonists become used to governing themselves?
Britain was far away, so colonists had to handle many of their own local affairs
What was the name of Thomas Paine's 1776 pamphlet that argued for independence?
Common Sense
The Articles of Confederation created a weak government. What did the delegates originally meet to do about this problem?
Revise the Articles of Confederation
Which plan wanted representation based on population?
Virginia Plan
A person is arrested and given a fair legal process before being punished. Which term does this demonstrate?
Due Process
The House of Burgesses and Mayflower Compact were both examples of what vocal term?
Self-government
This document from England influenced the colonists by establishing protections for individual rights and limiting the power of the government
English Bill of Rights
Name one major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Any of the following; no president, no standing army, national government could not tax, amendments required all 13 states
This was the only state that did not send delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787
Rhode Island