Notes Flashcardzes 4

Front

Which plan called for states with bigger populations to have more representation in government?

Back

Virginia Plan

Front

What was the name of the Rebellion where, Farmers/soldiers rebelled after not being paid for fighting in the American Revolution and then lost their farms?

Back

Shay's Rebellion

Front

Why did the South want to count slaves as people?

Back

It gave them more representation in government

Front

What did the Constitution replace?

Back

Articles of Confederation

Front

What does the electoral college use to choose the President?

Back

Popular vote for each state

Front

How was the debate on how to count slaves settled?

Back

Three Fifths Compromise

Front

Which group supported a strong government?

Back

Federalists

Front

How did The Great Compromise settle the debate between Little States (New Jersey Plan) and Big States (Virginia Plan)?

Back

The Great Compromise in which the Congress had two chambers, The House of Representatives and the Senate.

Front

Which plan thought all states should have equal say in the government, no matter their size?

Back

New Jersey Plan

Front

Why was the Articles of Confederation Weak?

Back

They couldn't raise taxes and were always broke