Emergence of a Nation Q.2 Flashcards
Study Guide
its vote made the Constitution legal
New Hampshire
its congress favored the small states
New Jersey Plan
the introduction of the Constitution
Preamble
refused to attend the Constitutional Convention
Patrick Henry
did not sign the Constitution
Rhode Island
its congress favored the big states
Virginia Plan
under the Constitution, What are the powers of the Federal government?
coin money
maintain army and navy
raise taxes
make treaties with foreign nations
What plan wanted representatives elected based on a state’s population?
Virginia
What plan wanted the same number of representatives for each state?
New Jersey
Declaration of Independence; Bill of Rights; Constitutional Convention. What order events occurred first, second, and third?
Declaration of Independence; Constitutional Convention; Bill of Rights
The greatest attack against ratification of the Constitution was that it did not have a Bill of Rights for the people.
True
According to the Constitution, you can only be tried once for the same crime.
True
The approval of two-thirds of the states is required to make an amendment to the Constitution.
False
explains, interprets the laws
Judicial Branch
enforces the laws
Executive Branch
