A New Nation Flashcards
What weaknesses of the AOC led to the Constitution
No leader, no courts, and couldn’t raise money through taxes
What was the purpose of the articles of confederation
To unify the government with a set of rules
Why did Shays rebellion present a concern to national leaders
They were afraid of more insurrections by the people
What was the Virginia Plan
3 branches, bicameral, representation based on population
What was the New Jersey Plan
Unicameral, equal representation for all states
Which did SC support?
Virginia Plan
Names of the three compromises?
Great Compromise
3/5 Compromise
Commerce Compromise
How many states were needed to ratify the US constitution to make it official?
9 out of 13
What were Federalists?
Those who supported the Constitution
Where were Federalists located in SC?
Low Country
What were Antifederalists?
Those who opposed the Constitution and believed in states rights
Where were most Antifederalists located in SC?
Upcountry
What is the principle of federalism?
The powers are divided between the national and state governments
What is the principle of limited government?
Government is restricted based on the US Constitution
What is the principle of checks and balances?
Each branch has actions that can be overridden by other branches
