Articles of Confederation
True of False
The regular newspaper printed during the war was called the Articles of Confederation.
False
The Great Compromise created a Congress with 2 parts. What are the 2 parts called?
House of Representatives
Senate
What is an amendment?
A formal change or addition made to a constitution or law.
What is the main job of the Legislative Branch?
To write and vote on new laws.
Scooby-Doo is what kind of dog?
Great Dane
Name 1 out of the 3 branches of government that the Articles of Confederation DID NOT have.
Executive (President)
Judicial (Supreme Court)
T or F
The Great Compromise was about choosing a new name for the country.
False - It was about how many representatives each state would get in Congress.
Which is NOT part of the First Ammendment?
A. Freedom of Press
B. Freedom of Speech
C. Freedom of Religion
D. Freedom to have a trial by jury
D
What is the main job of the Executive Branch?
To enforce and CARRY out the laws of the country.
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo DiVinci
What happens during inflation?
Prices of goods go up quickly and paper money loses it's value.
What is a republic?
A government where citizens choose leaders to vote on laws for them.
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution that protect the rights of citizens called?
The Bill of Rights
What is the main job of the Judicial Branch and who is our Judicial Branch made up of?
To interpret laws and decide if they follow the Constitution.
Supreme Court
Which 2 countries border the United States
Canada and Mexico
T or F
Daniels Shays led a rebellion of angry farmers because they did not want to grow crops anymore.
False
What is the meeting called in which leaders met in Philadelphia to fixe the government? Clue: Benjamin Franklin was part of this meeting.
The Constitutional Convention
Explain the difference between a Federalist and an Anti-Federalist.
Federalists wanted a strong central gov and supported the Constitution.
Anti-Federalists feared the President would have too much control and supported the Articles of Confederation.
Which one of the following is an example of the system of "checks and balances"?
A. The President can change the dates of the elections
B. The President can fire members of Congress
C. The President can veto a bill passed by Congress.
D. The President can close down the Capitol building.
C
What is the largest human organ?
The skin. It makes up 1/7 of a person's weight on average.
This laid out a structure for the sale and settlement of the Northwest Territory (North of the Ohio River).
Northwest Ordinance of 1785
What is James Madison's nickname?
What does popular sovereignty mean?
When the government gets its authority from the citizen and cannot do anything without the people agreeing.
Explain the concept of "separation of powers" in how it relates to our government.
The division of government into 3 separate branches so no branch gets total control or power.
What is the process by which plants make their food called?
Photosynthesis