Compromises
This compromise involved the counting of slaves
The 3/5ths cmpromise
Which Document gave the United states its Independence?
The Declaration of Independence
Who was the third president of the US?
Thomas Jefferson
Which branch creates laws
Legislative
What is the process of admitting new states?
The Northwest Ordinance
This compromise created the Bicameral legislature
The Great Compromise
Which document was the first attempt at the formation of United States Government ?
The Articles of Confederation
Which famous speech did Abraham Lincoln give?
The Gettysburg address
Which branch enforces laws?
Executive
Which document enforced the fugitive slave law?
The compromise of 1850
This compromise entered California as a free state
The Compromise of 1850
Which document freed many ( but not all) slaves in the south?
The Emancipation proclaimation
Which two events was Andrew Jackson known for?
(One he created, one he stopped)
The Indian Removal Act and the Nullification Crisis
What is the process of comparing the US constitution to a federal or state law?
Judicial Review
What is the opposite of Mercantilism?
The free enterprise system
This compromise created a balance between free and slave states
The Missouri Compromise
Name two weaknesses of the AOC
could not enforce national laws
could not enforce national taxes
could not regulate trade
could not create common currency
could not force states to send troops to army
What was James K Polk known for?
Manifest Destiny
Which Document established the 3 branches?
The US constitution
Which branch of the governement declares wars?
Legislative
Explain the Bicameral legislature. How it works and and how many people are involved.
The Bicameral Legislature is made of the Senate with two representatives per state (New Jersey plan) and the House of Representatives which the number depends on population (Virginia plan)
List 3 amendments from the bill of rights
1. freedom of speech, religion, assembly, press, petiton,
2. the right to bear arms 3. not to quarter soldiers
4. against illegals/ unlawful search and seizure
5. against self incrimination, the right to remain silent
6. right to trial, jury and attorney
8. against cruel and unusual punishments, fines and bails
9. rights not written in the constitution
10. rights not given to federal are given to states
Explain the Monroe Doctrine
The Us became a protector of the Western Hemisphere. The doctrine warned European countries recolonizing North and South America
Which principle of the Constitution allows the 3 branches to limit each other?
Checks and Balances
Which act allowed slavery to be chosen by popular sovereignty by all new states?
The Kansas Nebraska Act