Citizen
A voter chooses to advertise their choice in an election by placing a sign in their yard
What is a Democratic Value
Explaining how the Constitution would protect states rights
What is building support for ratification of the Constitution
Smaller states had the same voting power in Congress as larger states
What is one potential problem under the Articles of Confederation
Only territories with a population of 60,000 could apply for statehood.
A law established by the Northwest Ordinance
African Americans gained more political participation
How did the amendment process help African Americans
Taking a citizenship test
What is one of the things someone must do to become a US citizen
Madison, Hamilton and Jay
Who were the Authors of the Federalist Papers?
"...If your American chief be a man of ambition and abilities, how easy is it for him to render himself absolute!"
What is a major concern Patrick Henry expressed about the Constitution
Waiting at least five years after arriving in the US to apply to become a citizen
What is a requirement for citizenship
An event that highlighted the weakness of the central government under the Articles of Confederation
Allowing citizens the right to practice any religion of their choosing without fear of the government interference
What is explicitly outlined in the Bill of Rights
Knowing which candidates they agree with, and why.
Why is it important to be an informed voter
The central government's inability to impose taxes on states
what is an insufficiency of the power of the central government under the Articles of Confederation
It gave people the right to engage freely in producing, selling, and buying products
What is a benefit of the nation becoming one common market