Chapter 7, Sect. 1&2 Review

Front

A two house legislature is called a _______________ legislature.

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bicameral

Front

A form of government where citizens rule through elected officials is called a ______________________.

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republic

Front

According to the Virginia Plan, state representation should be based on ___________________, or the number of people living in the area.

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population

Front

Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress could not enforce taxes and appoint a chief executive. TRUE or FALSE?

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TRUE

Front

When the population of a Western district grew, they could _________________, or apply, for statehood.

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petition

Front

In 1781, American money _______________________, or fell in value.

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depreciated

Front

At the 2nd Constitutional Convention, _____________ delegates met and ____________________ presided over the meetings.

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55, Washington

Front

Under the Great Compromise, America would have a chief executive (president) and a court system.

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TRUE

Front

Under the Great Compromise, the Senate would have ______ (number) members per state

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2

Front

Under the Northwest Ordinance, territories had to have a population of over ____________________(number) to apply for statehood.

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60,000