Chapter 2

Question 1

Shays’ Rebellion

Answer 1

opposition to high taxes and stringent economic conditions proved Articles of Confederation were too weak

Question 1

Articles of Confederation

Answer 1

established the functions of the national government of the United States after it declared independence from Great Britain. Weak central government, it didn’t have an executive official or judicial branch.

Question 2

The great compromise

Answer 2

proposed a bicameral legislature with proportional representation in the lower house (house of representatives) and equal representation(the senate) of the states in the upper house

Question 3

House of Representatives

Answer 3

Representatives based on the state’s population. Making and passing federal laws.

Question 4

Senate

Answer 4

2 Representatives from each state.

Question 5

Virginia Plan

Answer 5

Large States, larger populations. Strong national government with 3 branches

Question 6

New jersey Plan

Answer 6

Small states, equal representatives

Question 7

unicameral legislature

Answer 7

only one house

Question 8

Three-Fifths Compromise

Answer 8

3 out of every 5 slaves were counted when determining a state’s total population for representation and taxation.

Question 9

Federalism

Answer 9

Regional and national governments power is divided

Question 10

Expressed powers

Answer 10

powers that are explicitly listed in the Constitution

Question 11

The Elastic Clause/ Necessary and Proper Clause

Answer 11

statement in the United States Constitution that gives Congress the power to pass laws

Question 12

Antifederalists

Answer 12

Strong state government, weak national government. Opponents of the Consitution.

Question 13

Federalists

Answer 13

Strong national government. Supported the Constitution

Question 14

limited government

Answer 14

Powers are defined and limited to the consitution