Lesson 1
Vocab:
a paragraph in a legal document
articles
Which 2 significant events occurred between 1777 and 1781?
The Articles of Confederation were created.
The Articles were ratified by 13 states.
How did Shays's Rebellion affect American leaders' views about a need for a strong central government?
It convinced them they needed this to help manage money and stop rebellions.
What does this describe?
The national government divided into 3 branches, each has its own set of powers and duties, no branch can do the power of another
Checks and Balances
What is an example of government responsibilities that we discussed in class?
Running the Police and Fire Departments
Vocab:
to give out or publish
issued
What was the purpose of the Northwest Ordinance?
to organize the settlement of the Northwest Territory
Vocab:
a person who represents other people
delegate
Why did the Constitutional Convention take place in secret?
The men didn't want others to know their views.
Name the branch:
Carries out the law,
President of the U.S.,
Department of State,
Department of Defense,
Department of Justice
Executive Branch
Vocab:
the type of money used in a particular place
currency
Why did Congress send soldiers to the Northwest Territory?
to remove Native Americans by force after the U.S Government decided to treat Native Americans as "conquered nations".
Vocab:
the period of time during which an elected person is in office
term
Which plan does this describe?
-Appealed to larger states
-had a 2 part legislature such as the Lower House and Upper House
-the number of representatives were based on the number of people in each state
Virginia Plan
Name the branch:
Makes decisions on how laws are interpreted,
Supreme Court,
9 Justices
Judicial Branch
Vocab:
relating to material objects; having actual form
physical
What was an effect due to the weakness of government called for by the Articles of Confederation?
The government did not collect taxes, so the country was in debt.
Vocab:
a suggestion for a new law
bill
Which plan does the describe?
-Appealed to the smaller states
-one-part legislature,
-each state would get 1 representative
New Jersey Plan
Name the branch:
Makes laws,
Congress (write bills),
House of Representatives &
Senate both approve bills
Legislative Branch
What was the Articles of Confederation?
The first written document to establish a United States government.
What contributed to Shay’s rebellion?
Farmers required to pay bills in gold and silver.
Where and When did the Constitutional Convention take place? And how many men took part in this?
Pennsylvania Statehouse in Philadelphia, May 25, 1787, 55 men
Which plan does this describe?
-2-part legislature
-number of delegates in House of Representatives were determined by state population
-Senate has 2 delegates per state
-a law had to be approved by both
Great Compromise
What is the President's cabinet?
Senior officials who are appointed by the President to oversee various departments