Documents
This document established rules for governing the Plymouth settlement.
Mayflower Compact
This war resulted in the American colonies gaining independence from Great Britain.
American Revolution
In this type of government, political power ultimately comes from the people.
Democratic Government
Under the Articles, the national government did not have this important power, making it difficult to raise money.
Power to Tax
A large state wants representation based on population, while a small state wants equal representation. This disagreement led to this compromise.
The Great Compromise
This document declared that the American colonies were independent from Great Britain.
Declaration of Independence
This event brought delegates together to create a stronger national government after the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
Constitutional Convention
In this type of government, power is concentrated in the hands of a leader or small group.
Authoritarian Government
Name TWO branches of government that did not exist under the Articles of Confederation.
Executive and Judicial
Under the Great Compromise, Representation in the House is based on this.
Population
This document limited the power of the English king and helped establish the principle that government leaders must follow the law.
Magna Carta
This intellectual movement influenced American ideas about natural rights, government, and individual freedom.
The Enlightenment
In this type of government, citizens generally have the opportunity to choose between competing candidates in free and fair elections.
Democratic Government
Under the Articles, how many of the 13 states had to agree to pass an important law?
9 of 13
Under the Great Compromise, every state receives the same number of representatives in this chamber.
Senate
This document was the first Constitution in the U.S.
Articles of Confederation
This event helped convince many Americans that the government under the Articles of Confederation needed to be changed.
Shay's Rebellion
Country A allows multiple political parties, open competition, and citizens to freely choose their leaders. Country B allows elections but restricts opposition parties and controls the media. Which country is more democratic?
Country A
Under the Articles, changing the government required this level of agreement from the states.
Unanimous approval (all 13 states)
This compromise dealt with how enslaved people would be counted for representation and taxation.
Three-Fifths Compromise
This document was created because the Articles of Confederation did not provide the national government with enough power to effectively govern the country.
U.S. Constitution
This colonial governing body coordinated the colonies' response to British policies and later helped lead the colonies during the American Revolution.
Continental Congress
Name at least one way a citizens' choices can be limited in an authoritarian election.
Acceptable answers:
Opposition candidates may be banned.
Only one political party may be allowed.
The government may control or censor the media.
Candidates may be restricted from campaigning.
Voters may have limited choices on the ballot.
Election results may be controlled by the government.
No unified currency
Explain what the New Jersey Plan wanted AND what the Virginia Plan wanted.
1. New Jersey=Equality
2. Virginia=Population