U.S. government
Why does each state have two senators?
to balance the rights of large and small states.
Why did the delegates start the Preamble to the Constitution with the words “We, the people”?
To make it clear that the power of the government comes from the people.
How did King George increase his control over the colonies?
By taxing the colonist and forcing them to pay taxes.
Why did Colonist fear about a strong central government?
What are the duties (job) of the Judicial branch?
1: to resolve disputes under the law.
2: Reject unconstitutional laws and treaties.
What is the purpose of the system of Checks and balances?
To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
What branch or group can propose an amendment to the Constitution?
Congress
What did the colonist not like about the Stamp Act?
They were taxed without a representative to vote on the tax.
What was one weakness of the Articles of the Confederation?
1: Could not impose taxes.
2: Could only request money from the states.
3: could not force any states to follow the laws.
4: approval of 9/13 states were needed to pass any laws.
What is the final step before a national bill becomes a law?
House of Representatives.
An amendment to the Constitution can be ratified by three-fourths of the.....
A. Senate
B. citizens
C. State legislatures
State Legislatures.
What was the goal of the first European Exploders?
to find a water route to Asia
Why is Shay's Rebellion an important event in the U.S history?
It led to the Constitutional Convention. Made important changes to our government.
The Judicial Branch is made up of
the Supreme court and the Federal Court system.
What was one purpose of the Bill of Rights?
to limit the power of the federal government
What is the primary work (job) of Congress?
To make laws for the country
How did the Columbian Exchange affect many Native American groups?
They died from the diseases the explorers brought over.
What did both the Virginia and New Jersey Plans include?
Three branches of government
The executive branch is made up of
the president, the vice president, and the Presidential Cabinet.
What was included in the First Amendment to the Constitution?
Protection to the freedom of religion, speech, the press, and peaceful assembly and the right to petition the government.
How many members of congress are there? (How many from Senate, and from the house of Representative? )
535. 100 senators and 435 from House of representative.
Why did the London Company send colonists to Virginia?
To start a money making colony.
What was the greatest concern of the opponents to the Constitution?
That they would be giving up some of the power from the states to form a stronger union.
What are the duties (job) of the executive branch?
1:negotatiating treaties
2: carrying out the laws
3:nominating federal judges.