Articles of confederation
When was the articles of confederation written?
1781
How many delegates went to the Annapolis convention?
12
What fraction of eligible voters actually vote?
1/3
What is the naming of candidates who will run for office?
What are the three proposed reforms to the electoral college?
Direct, proportional, and direct popular
Was the articles of confederation a centralized or decentralized government?
Decentralized
How many of the 74 men went?
55
5-6 million people were unable to vote for what reason?
Physically unable due to illness or conditions
What are the four ways of getting nominated?
Self-announcement, convention, direct primary, petition
How many votes does a candidate need to win?
270 electoral votes
How many states did it take to pass a law?
9 of 13
What does the supremacy clause state?
the constitution is the supreme law of the land
What is political socialization?
Process by which people gain political attitudes and opinions.
What is the oldest way of getting nominated?
Self-announcement
What does the direct popular vote state?
We should abolish the electoral college
What law was passed to deal with the western lands?
Northwest ordinance of 1787
What was the compromise between the Virginia and New Jersey plan?
The Connecticut compromise
What are the two factors in political socialization?
Sociological and psychological
What election is held only within the party?
Direct primary
How many electoral votes are there all together?
538
What event caused leaders to worry and change the articles of confederation?
Shays rebellion
What compromise dealt with slavery and population?
The 3/5 compromise
What fraction of married couples share the same party beliefs?
9/10
What form of nomination do independent candidates mostly use?
Self announcement
When do electors vote?
The Monday following the second Wednesday in December