Chapter Two

Question 1

Representative Government

Answer 1

a government in which people elect delegates to make laws and conduct government

Question 2

Limited Government

Answer 2

the concept that a government’s power was no absolute

Question 3

Connecticut Compromise

Answer 3

combined elements of both the Virginia and New Jersey plans

Question 4

3/5th Compromise

Answer 4

instead of counting every slave as one person, 3/5 of the population were counted for representation and taxes

Question 5

Articles of Confederation

Answer 5

the first plan of government in America; “league of friendship”

Question 6

First Continental Congress

Answer 6

measures passed that led to the declaration of independence from Britain

Question 7

Virginia Plan

Answer 7

strong national government, larger populated states

Question 8

New Jersey Plan

Answer 8

smaller populated states, unicameral legislature, and sovereign states

Question 9

Unicameral Legislature

Answer 9

single chamber legislature

Question 10

English Bill of Rights

Answer 10

set clear limits on the monarchy and established the authority of parliament

Question 11

John Locke

Answer 11

the philosopher who believed social contract was between the people

Question 12

Federalist Papers

Answer 12

series of essays constructed to defend the ratification of the constitution

Question 13

Magna Carta

Answer 13

document that recognized the king’s power is limited and not absolute

Question 14

Boycott

Answer 14

not to buy

Question 15

Bill of Rights

Answer 15

rights to protect citizens from their own government

Question 16

What is Congress not allowed to do to protect freedom of religion

Answer 16

can’t establish a state religion and can’t prohibit religions

Question 17

As a result of the French and Indian War, what did Britain do in regards to taxes on the colonist’s goods?

Answer 17

the increased the colonists taxes

Question 18

What event occurred that made the Founding Fathers realize that a stronger national government was indeed needed to further protect the safety and freedoms of the American people?

Answer 18

Shay’s rebellion

Question 19

What was Congress not allowed to do to all 13 colonies under the AoC

Answer 19

levy taxes

Question 20

What amendment revised a provision in the 3/5th compromise, statin that every individual is counted as a whole person?

Answer 20

The 14th

Question 21

What is the purpose of the Preamble of the DoI?

Answer 21

sources of the basic rights Americans enjoy

Question 22

List 3 achievements under the AoC

Answer 22

-peace treaty with Britain
-land from GB was settled
-Established fair and consistent policy for settling land

Question 23

What group of people were advocations for the Bill of Rights, fearing that the new national government could trample on individual rights?

Answer 23

Anti-federalists

Question 24

What series of essays were so successful, because they clearly explained the principles of American constitutional government? and who were the authors?

Answer 24

The federalists papers, written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison

Question 25

What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?

Answer 25

Bill of Rights and they protect our individual freedoms

Question 26

Anti Federalists

Answer 26

A strong national government could take away rights

Question 27

Federalists

Answer 27

a strong national government could protects citizens from enemies and solve internal problems