What was America's single greatest contribution to political thought?
The Constitution
Why did the colonists create a weak confederation?
Each colony was jealous of its power
Which of the following principles was most strongly supported by the Articles of Confederation?
limited government
Which of the following disputes did the Confederation settle?
western lands
On what were townships in the Northwest supposed to use the proceeds from the sale of section 16?
schools
How much ws each acre old for in the NW Territory?
$1
What was the most important accomplishment of the Annapolis Convention?
calling a new convention to remedy the weaknesses of the Confederation
Whose ideas provided much of the framework for the Constitution?
James Madison
Which of the following issues did not require major debate in the Constitutional Convention?
power of the executive
Who was not one of the authors of the Federalist Papers?
Patrick Henry
The lsa two major states to ratify the Constitution were Virginia and ?
New York
What do we call the introduction to the Constitution?
The Preamble
What constitutional principle supports the division of power between national and state levels of government?
federalism
What pseudonym did the governor of NY use when he wrote the articles denouncing the Constitution?
Cato
Which state refused to participate in the Constitution Convention and was the last of the original colonies to ratify the Constitution?
Rhode Island
What bicameral plan did the large states support at the Constitutional Convention?
Virginia Plan
What unicameral plan did the small states support at the Constitutional Convention?
New Jersey Plan
What Christian statesman presented the compromise that broke the deadlock over representation in the Constitution?
Roger Sherman
What region was most concerned about granting the federal government control over trade?
South
Which of the following was not a provision of the trade agreement reached by the Constitutional Convention?
Slavery would be banned in twenty years.
Which of the following principles was not included in the COnstitution?
divine sovereignty
In the original Constitution, who ws elected directly by the people?
members of the House of Representatives
Who said, "Thus I consent, Sir, to this Constitution because I expect no better, and because I am not sure, that it is not the best"?
Benjamin Franklin
a change or addition to the Constitution
amendment
the representatives who elect the president
electoral college
belief that the ultimate source of governmental power is vested in the people
popular sovereignty
division of power between national and state levels of government
federalism
balance of power between the different branches of government
checks and balances
division of government into branches
separation of powers
official restrictions on the power of a government
limited government
a one-house Congress
unicameral
a two-house Congress
bicameral
close alliance of the states
confederation
3 stages provided under the NW Ordinance that a region went through in order to become a state
1st stage: the region would remain almost entirely under the control of the federal government
2nd stage: after the region had at least 5,000 free inhabitants it became a territory and the people could elect a legislature and send a representative to Cong
Discuss ways that the Constitution expresses the principle of popular sovereignty.
This principle is best expressed in the Constitution through its representation and amendment provision. Representation allows people to have a voice through their elected officials and the amendments that survive often reflect popular support.
first document to unite American colonies under one government
Articles of Confederation
official recognition of America's independence
Treaty of Paris
proposal to create ten equal states in the NW, to ban slavery, and to give away land to settlers
Ordinance of 1784
division of the NW into townships for sale and development
Land Ordinance of 1785
creation of a 3-stage plan to create states out of the NW territory
NW Ordinance of 1787
an effort by military officers to force Congress to pay their salaries and pensions
Newburgh Conspiracy
an effort by farmers to protect their lands from their creditors
Shay's Rebellion
an effort to settle trade disputes between the colonies
Annapolis Convention
an effort to solve the weaknesses of the Confederation
Constitutional Convention
a collection of essays supporting the Constitution
The Federalists
The Confederation was run by a unicameral Congress that elected and controlled the chief executive
True
The government under the Confederation was too weak to honor its obligation under the Treaty of Paris
True
George Washington was offered the chance to become a dictator, but he refused
True
By giving each state an equal vote, Senate benefits the smaller state more than the larger ones
True
One outcome of the heated debate over ratification was Madison's promise to introduce a Bill of Rights
True
One principle that was recognized by the framers of the Constitution was the sinful nature of man
True
The Three-Fifths Compromise included a provision outlawing slavery within 20 years
False