Unit 3: US Constitution

Question 1

Articles of Confederation

Answer 1

first government; weka because feared abuse of power; no executive branch.

Question 2

Northwest Ordinance

Answer 2

Process for admitting new states to U.S.

Question 3

Great Compromise

Answer 3

Decided how many representatives large and small states would shed to the bicameral Congress.

Question 4

Three-fifths compromise

Answer 4

agreement over how slaves would count for representation and taxation purposes.

Question 5

Federalist

Answer 5

supported for constitution, wanted strong central gov’t believed it created more stable Union, Alexander Hamilton and James madison.

Question 6

Anti-Federalist

Answer 6

Against constitution, wanted more power given to state gov’ts, wanted a bill of rights; Patrick Henry and George Mason.

Question 7

Checks and balances

Answer 7

each branch of government has some power over the other two branches; helps prevent anyone branch from becoming too powerful.