Am Hist Chap 7

Front

The __________ papers attempted to persuade people to support the ratification of the constitution.

Back

Federalist

Front

Oldest member of the Constitutional Convention at age 82.

Back

Benjamin Franklin

Front

The Articles of the confederation outlined the first form of ______________ for the U.S.

Back

Government

Front

What provided for the division and sale of the Northwest territory? Options: Northwest Ordinance of 1787, Constitution of 1789, Land Ordinance of 1785, Treaty of Paris 1783

Back

Land Ordinance of 1785

Front

The first 10 amendments to the constitution are called what?

Back

Bill of Rights

Front

Daniel Shays was a war veteran who led a rebellion in _______________.

Back

Massachusetts

Front

What did Roger Sherman propose?

Back

The Great Compromise.

Front

What checks does the legislative branch have over the executive branch?

Back

The legislative branch can impeach the president, approve appointments, override vetoes, and control funding.

Front

What are the three branches of the united states government?

Back

Legislative, Executive, Judicial

Front

The Virginia Plan proposed a ______________ legislature.

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Bicameral