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Lesson 2:
Articles of Confederation
Lesson 4:
Forging New Constitution
Lesson 5:
A New Plan of Gov't
Lesson 7:
Principles
Lesson 8:
Gov't + People
100

The Land Act of 1800 allowed Americans to...

buy land by paying for it over time

100

Why was there a need for a Constitutional Convention?

The Articles of Confederation was too weak: finances, rebellion, conflicts

100

Which branch makes laws through a bicameral legislature?

Legislative Branch

100

the government gets its power from the people

popular sovereignty 

100

these are things you must do as U.S. citizens

duties

200

According to the Articles of Confederation, each state had how many votes?

1

200

What was the cause of Shays' Rebellion?

economic hardships...couldn't pay debts...stolen land + imprisonment

200

Which branch enforces the law through the presidency and 15 Departments?

Executive Branch

200

a government in which the people rule through elected representatives

republic

200
these are things you should do as U.S. citizens

responsibilities

300

Under the Articles of Confederation, what is one thing Congress could not do?

tax, regulate trade, force citizens to join army

300

What did Roger Sherman propose in his Great Compromise?

Bicameral: House (pop) + Senate (equal)

300

Which branch interprets laws through the hearing of cases/arguments?

Judicial Branch

300

the sharing of power between the federal and state government 

federalism 

300

the process of becoming a citizen

naturalization

400

Under the Articles of Confederation, what is one thing Congress could do?

handle foreign affairs, maintain armed forces, issue currency

400

Name a difference between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan.

population vs. equal representation

400

Name a belief of the Federalists.

supported Constitution, wanted strong federal gov't

400

each branch of government limits the others to maintain a balance of power

checks + balances

400

the equal application of the law regardless of race, religion, political beliefs, etc

equal protection

500
At this time, the U.S. faced many financial issues. Name one.

worthless currency, unpaid debts, couldn't raise $/tax

500

Describe the Three-Fifths Compromise.

determined that slaves would count as 3/5 towards congressional representation

500

Name a belief of the Anti-Federalists.

opposed Constitution, feared strong federal gov't

500

Name the 5 freedoms found in the 1st Amendment.

religion, speech, petition, assembly, press

500

the legal rules and procedures established by law and guaranteed in the Constitution

due process