Governing a New Nation
True or False:
The colonists were not united under a central government. Instead, they felt much more connected to their separate colonies.
True. Each state thought of itself as its own unit. Different states had different laws, militias and decision makers.
What is a constitution?
A) The revised version of the Mayflower Compact
B) A written document that organizes and states the activities of a government.
C) A document announcing separation from Great Britain.
D) The Bill of Rights
C) A document announcing separation from Great Britain.
Fill in the Blanks:
The new state constitutions established governments based on ______.
Popular Sovereignty
One Word Open Ended:
The state constitutions protected the natural rights of who?
The citizens
Open Ended:
How were members of the legislative branches selected?
They competed in popular elections.