Mod 3 Flashcards
The Constitution created which of the following to elect the president? (5 points)
a. A judicial committee
b. Three-fifths Compromise
c. Electoral College
d. The Preamble
c. Electoral College
What was the reason for the Constitutional Convention? (5 points)
a. To address the weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation
b. To debate whether or not to secede from Britain
c. To draft and sign the Declaration of Independence
d. To write a constitution increasing the power of the states
a. To address the weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation
Which of the following is one way the U.S. Constitution expanded the power of the central government? (5 points)
:a. Creation of a judicial branch
b. Creation of a national bank
c. Creation of the Electoral College
d. Creation of the Monroe Doctrine
:a. Creation of a judicial branch
Which of these was an argument for the New Jersey Plan? (5 points)
a. It allowed slaves to have representation in Congress.
b. It provided too much power to the states in wartime.
c. It gave the advantage to states that had higher numbers of people.
d. It would provide equal representation for each state.
d. It would provide equal representation for each state.
Patriot’s view on Stamp Act
Thought it was an unfair tax, they did not ask for the war with France, they did their duty and served. Upset they had to pay for it all now.
Loyalist View on Stamp Act
Thankful that the British went to war with the French, and thinks it is only fair to pay taxes for the British protection
Patriots view on Writs of Assistance
Felt like the British were trying to control them by sending troops to protect them
loyalist view on Writs of Assistance
Felt safer with the British Soldiers there to protect them
What is culture
shared practice and beliefs of a group of people
What year was the Articles of Confederation was ratified?
1781
According to the Articles of Confederation, who could collect taxes
state
According to the Articles of Confederation, who could make foreign treaties
congress
According to the Articles of Confederation, who could declare war?
Congress
According to the Articles of Confederation, who could print and borrow money
Both
According to the Articles of Confederation, who could set up a mail delivery system
Congress
According to the Articles of Confederation, who could make rules for setting up the western lands
Congress
According to the Articles of Confederation, who could raise and lead army and navy
Congress
According to the Articles of Confederation, who could send soldiers to the army and navy
states
According to the Articles of Confederation, who could establish courts to settle disputes
states
According to the Articles of Confederation, who could elect or appoint leaders to enforce law
states
What are some weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
- congress lacked power to handle taxes on trade goods and the need for one common currency. -They could ask for the states to pay taxes but no power to enforce.
- committees handled details related to the whole nation because there was no figurehead like a president
What was the Shays Rebellion?
group of angry farmers tried to shut down the Massachusetts supreme court lead by Daniel Shays
Delegate
A person who is chosen to represent others
What replaced the Articles of Confederation
Constitution
Constitution
A plan of Government
Framers of the Constitution
They framed, or built, the new plan of government