Chapter 7 Flashcards
0
Q
What is a gov’t in which citizen rule through elected representatives?
A
Republic
1
Q
What is a bicameral legislature?
A
To have two houses.
2
Q
What was America’s 1st constitution?
A
Articles of Confederation
3
Q
When was that constitution adopted (Month and Year)?
A
November 1777
4
Q
How many votes did each state get in Congress under the AoC?
A
One
5
Q
Why was the AoC unsuccessful?
A
The government was not strong enough to handle the problems
6
Q
What created one territory out of the lands north of the Ohio River and East of the Mississippi River?
A
Northwest Ordinance
7
Q
The Northwest Ordinance was a _______ of ________ for the new settlers.
A
Bill of rights
8
Q
The Northwest Ordinance was the first attempt to stop the spread of what?
A
Slavery
