Semester 1 Final Study Guide Last Page Flash Cards:
What was the goal of the First Continental Congress?
The goal of the First Continental Congress was to address the Intolerable Acts imposed by the British Parliament on the American colonies.
What were the results of the Second Continental Congress?
The Second Continental Congress established the Continental Army in 1775 and appointed George Washington as its commander. In 1776, it adopted the Declaration of Independence, formally separating the colonies from Great Britain. The Congress also drafted and adopted the Articles of Confederation, providing the first constitution for the United States. Additionally, it secured a crucial alliance with France, which provided essential military and financial support for the American cause.
What is the responsibility of the press?
- Providing accurate, timely, and relevant information to help people make informed decisions about their lives and communities.
- Offering a space for diverse opinions and discussions, fostering democratic dialogue and understanding.
- Explaining complex issues and providing context to enhance public understanding of important topics.
- Investigating and reporting on the actions of governments, corporations, and other powerful entities to ensure accountability and transparency.
What is federalism?
Federalism is a system of government in which the same territory is controlled by two levels of government. Generally, an overarching national government is responsible for broader governance of larger territorial areas, while the smaller subdivisions, states, and cities govern the issues of local concern.
What is House of Representatives?
- House of Representatives, one of the two houses of the bicameral United States Congress, established in 1789 by the Constitution of the United States.
- Is the lower house of the U.S. Congress.
- Based on population as well
Why does the Senate have two seats from each state?
- The Senate has two seats from each state to ensure equal representation of all states, regardless of their population size. This structure was established by the Great Compromise during the Constitutional Convention in 1787.
- This system helps maintain a federal structure by ensuring that smaller states have an equal voice in the legislative process, alongside larger states.
What is the Three-Fifths Compromise?
Three-fifths compromise, compromise agreement between delegates from the Northern and the Southern states at the United States Constitutional Convention (1787) that three-fifths of the enslaved population would be counted for determining direct taxation and representation in the House of Representatives.
What is the purpose of Bill of Rights?
The purpose of the Bill of Rights is to protect individual liberties and limit the power of the federal government.
What power is shared between the national and state governments?
- Raise Taxes/Taxation
- Provide for public welfare
- Borrow money
- Building Infrastructure
- Law enforcement
