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Articles of Confederation
Types of Government
Preamble
Constitution
Bill of Rights
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Articles of Confederation gave most of the power to the ____________. 

States

100

What is a direct democracy?

The people vote directly on laws.  
100
We the ______________ in order to form a more perfect union.
people 
100
How many branches of government does the Constitution outline? What does each branch do?

Executive Branch- President

Legislative Branch- congress

Judicial Branch- Supreme Court

100

What amendment eliminates bias when selecting a jury? 

Amendment 6

200

How many branches of government did the Articles of Confederation have? 

One 

200

What is a Represtative Democracy?

People vote on politicians or representatives to help make laws and run a nation.  

200

What does establish justice mean? 

establish fairness 

200

What is a bicameral legislature?

The legislative branch has two groups, Senate and House of Representatives. Senate is not based on population by House of Representatives are.  

200

What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?

Bill of Rights

300

What was the one branch of government from the Articles of Confederation called?

Congress

300

What is a monarchy? 

A government run by one person, usually hereditary.  

300

What does "ensure domestic tranquility" mean?

ensure peace among the nation

300

What is the New Jersey Plan? What is the Virginia Plan? 

New Jersey Plan:  Each state would get the same number of representatives.

Virginia Plan: Each state would get representatives based on population. 

300
What amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?

Amendment 4

400

States could create their own tax laws, as long as it didn't interfere with national agreements.  However, state tax laws eventually led to which rebellion? 

Shay's Rebellion

400

What is a tyranny?

Someone who uses propaganda to take over a nation, usually by wrongful doing.  
400

What does "provide for the common defense" mean?

the federal government protects citizens from other nations that could be a threat.  

400

What was the Connecticut Compromise?

Compromise made by the framers to allow for both the Senate and the House of Representatives in the Legislative Branch.  

400
What amendment explains that all rights not given to the federal government are reserved for the states. 

Amendment 10

500

As outlined in the Articles of Confederation, name one power states did NOT have.

Power to declare war on other nations

form separate alliances with other nations

be in agreement with other states without congressional consent 

500

As a result of the United States not wanting a monarchy, which group of people began writing the Articles of Confederation?

Second Continental Congress
500
What does "promote the general welfare" mean?

Help foster good fortune, happiness and health

500

According to Article VI of the constitution, who has supreme law over the land?

Federal Government 

500

What amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishments for citizens?

Amendment 8