Chapter 2 section 3 Flashcards
1
Q
Written plan of government
A
Constitution
2
Q
Legislature divided into two parts
A
Bicameral
3
Q
Most state constitutions included
A
The bill of rights
4
Q
The first constitution of the United States
A
Articles of confederation
5
Q
Describe the government set up by the articles of confederation
A
Established a system of cooperation
No power to enforce laws or tax
6
Q
Weaknesses of articles of confederation
A
Couldn’t pass laws unless 9 states voted in favor of it
All states had to be in favor when anything was changed in the articles of confederation
7
Q
To approve
A
Ratified
8
Q
To change
A
Amend
9
Q
Shays revolution
What did it lead to
A
Was a rebellion on high taxes and sent a wake up call to the U.s
Led to the revising of the articles of confederation
