Topic 4: Articles of Confederation and Constitution

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What did Shays' Rebellion help Americans realize they needed? Options: A stronger federal government, Strong state militias, Stronger state governments, The ability to sign peace treaties

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A stronger federal government

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What did the Northwest Ordinance say about slavery?

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It outlawed slavery in the Northwest Territories

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According to the Northwest Ordinance, how many people needed to live in a territory before it could apply for statehood?

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60,000

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This system allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other two branches.

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checks and balances

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This branch of government enforces the laws.

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executive

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This branch of government represents the people and makes the laws.

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legislative

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This branch of government interprets the laws.

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judicial

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The idea that the federal government shares power with state governments...

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federalism

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What is an amendment?

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a change to the Constitution

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What was the name given to the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution that protect individual freedoms?

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Bill of Rights