Chapter 7 Study Guide Flashcards
1
Q
What is a gov’t in which citizen rule through elected representatives?
A
Congress
2
Q
What was America’s 1st constitution?
A
Article 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
1 vote
5
Q
Why was the AoC unsuccessful?
A
Because the government was not strong enough to handle all of the problems of the country
6
Q
What created one territory out of the lands north of the Ohio River and East of the Mississippi River?
A
Ohio
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
9
Q
What is a bicameral legislature?
A
2 Houses of Government
