forming a nation Flashcards
What was the name of the first rule book in Americas early history?
Articles of confederation
Name two problems with the A of C:
No central leadership, no checks and balances.
Which former American soldier rebelled against the courts and ultimately against the Articles of Confederation?
Dainelle Shay
In what city did the founding fathers choose to create their new rule book?
Philadelphia
How many men (delegates) attended the convention?
55
Which state was absent from the convention?
Rhode island
Name the man in charge of the convention?
George washington
Roger Sherman came up with the idea of the Great ________________ which split our Congress into two houses.
Compromise
Name the two houses in Congress
senate, house of rep
In the United States each state has _______ senators in Congress.
2
The number of representatives in a state is based upon__
population
What are the 3 Branches of Government?
Legislative, executive, judicial
Which branch of government makes the laws
Legislative
Which branch of government interprets or judges the laws?
judicial
The founding fathers split governmental power into two groups. Name those two groups?
state and fedral
