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Confederation of States Constitutional Convention More Perfect Union More Perfect Union II Ratifying the Constitution

Under the Articles of Confederation the national government was too strong or too weak?

too weak

What was Shay’s Rebellion?

a group of farmers that attacked some courthouses to stop judges from taking away their farms

What problem with money occurred under the Articles of Confederation

the new government didn’t have the power to tax or raise money

What could Congress do under the Articles of Confederation? A. Tax B. Declare War C. Regulate Trade

B. Declare War

The _________ Ordinance of 1785 did not allow slaves to be brought into the Northwest Territory

The Land Ordinance of 1875

How many states had to endorse the Constitution before it would go into effect? a. 21 b. 12 c. 9 d. 13

9 of the 13 states

Who was President of the Constitutional Convention?

George Washington

Why did delegates at the Constitutional Convention want to keep their talks secret?

In order to speak freely without fear of pressure

Who worked out the Great Compromise between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan?

Roger Sherman

Explain the 3/5 th ’s Compromise Daily Double

Slaves in the southern states would be counted as 3/5’s for representation in Congress

This branch carries out laws passed by Congress

Executive Branch

What percentage in both houses is needed to override a Presidential Veto? Daily Double

2/3’s

Through checks and ____________, each government branch can prevent another from abusing power?

checks and balances

Who settles disputes between states and the federal government

The Supreme Court

Sharing power between the states and the national government is known as...

federalism

The head of the Executive Branch is...

President of the United States

If you are elected to the House of Representatives, how long is your term of office?

2 years

The ______ college is responsible for choosing the President and Vice President

electoral college

Who has the power to impeach the President?

House of Representatives

The President’s power to make treaties with the consent of the Senate is an example of the system of...

Checks and balances

This group opposed the Constitution because the believed it gave the President too much power?

Antifederalists

The framers set up a way to a the constitution

amend

What percentage of states must ratify a proposed Constitutional amendment?

3/4’s

In the debate over the Constitution, Federalists favored what? A. strong national government B. Bill of Rights C. end of taxation D. making Mr. McGill President Daily Double

A. strong national goverment

The right to a speedy trial, due process of law, and freedom of speech are all guaranteed by what?

The Bill of Rights