Northwest Ordinance
How many territories could be created from the Northwest Territory?
No more than 5 and no less than 3
What document created the first plan of government for the U.S.?
Articles of Confederation
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
What is a compromise?
An agreement where both sides give something up
What land area did the Northwest Ordinance organize?
Northwest Territory
What was required for a territory to become a state?
60,000 people
What document replaced the Articles of Confederation?
The Constitution
What are the first 10 amendments called?
Bill of Rights
What is popular sovereignty?
Government power comes from the people
What was one right guaranteed in the Northwest Ordinance?
Trial by jury / religion / education
What major freedom was guaranteed in the Northwest Ordinance?
Freedom of religion / trial by jury / public education
Why was the Articles of Confederation replaced?
It was too weak / gave states too much power
What is the purpose of the Constitution?
To establish government rules and protect rights
What is a republic?
A government where people elect representatives
What major weakness did the Articles of Confederation have?
No strong central government
What was banned in the Northwest Territory?
Slavery
What system divides power between national and state governments?
Federalism
What does ratify mean?
To approve or officially accept
What does federalism mean?
Power is shared between national and state governments
What document is still used as the U.S. government today?
The Constitution
Where was the Northwest Territory located?
North of the Ohio River and east of the Mississippi River
What principle prevents any one part of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
What is an amendment?
A change or addition to the Constitution
What is ratify?
To approve officially
What group of laws protects citizens’ rights?
Bill of Rights