Articles & Early Government
ADD ON TO PACKET The ENGLISH (British) Bill of Rights reflect the US government by
$100 Which plan favored representation based on state population: the Virginia Plan or the New Jersey Plan?
The Virginia Plan.
$100 Which group generally supported ratifying the Constitution and a stronger national government?
Federalists
$100 What principle means national and state governments share governing authority?
Add on: POWER TO FEDERAL GOVERNMENT /Supported having a president.
Federalism
$100 Which amendment protects freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition?
First Amendment.
$200 Under the Articles, which level of government held most governing power?
The state governments.
$200 Why did smaller states object to the Virginia Plan?
They feared populous states would dominate Congress.
$200 Which group demanded stronger protections for individual liberties before supporting ratification?
Anti-Federalists.
$200 ADD ON President is the commander in chief in
the armed forces (military)
ADD ON As a citizen and immigrant in the US everyone has to
connect with Federalism:
Give both answers
everyone OBEYS THE LAW.
Federalism- People need to follow state laws
$300 Name ONE important power Congress lacked under the Articles of Confederation.
The power to levy national taxes or regulate interstate commerce.
$300 What compromise created a two-house Congress with equal state representation in one house and population-based representation in the other?
The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise).
$300 A delegate argues that states should keep more power because a distant national government might threaten freedom. Which group would most likely agree?
Anti-Federalists
300 What principle divides authority among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches?
Separation of powers.
300 Which amendment protects the right to a speedy, public trial and an impartial jury in criminal cases?
extra 300 : _____________________ the people are protected from THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT and NOT BE LIKE THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT. *** Double Security given to people**
Sixth Amendment
extra 300 Bill of rights
Farmers in Massachusetts rebelled against heavy taxes and debt. What event showed that the national government was too weak to respond effectively?
Shays’ Rebellion.
$400 In the Great Compromise, how is representation decided in the Senate versus the House?
Senate: two senators per state. House: seats based on state population.
$400 What addition to the Constitution helped address Anti-Federalist concerns?
The Bill of Rights.
$400 Give ONE example of checks and balances that limits a different branch.
Possible answers
the president vetoes bills; Congress overrides vetoes; courts declare laws unconstitutional; Senate confirms nominees.
$400 A person receives an extremely harsh punishment for a minor offense. Which amendment could be relevant?
Eighth Amendment: prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment and excessive fines or bail IN A CRIMINAL PUNISHMENT
$500 A territory reaches 60,000 free inhabitants and seeks admission to the Union. Which 1787 law established a path toward statehood? Add on POPULATION OF 60, 000
The Northwest Ordinance.
$500 How did the Three-Fifths Compromise increase Southern states’ political power while denying enslaved people equal rights?
It counted three out of every five enslaved people were not equal to free people when they were represented.
ADD ON Drafters feared Articles of confederation would have
$500 A proposed amendment passes both houses of Congress. What fraction is normally required to propose it, and what fraction of states must ratify it?
Two-thirds of each house to propose; three-fourths of states legislatures to ratify. This increased political influence in the South.
ADD ON
_______________________ Bill of rights to protect the citizens from the government abusing its powers.
Limited government