Unit 5: The Constitution

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In the early state constitutions, whose power was limited?

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Governor

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A bicameral legislature means that...

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It has two houses that need to agree on laws

Front

Which was a power that Congress had under the Articles of Confederation? Options: Conduct foreign affairs, Impose taxes, Regulate trade, Force citizens to join the army

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Conduct foreign affairs

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Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress could not pass a law unless how many states voted in favor of it?

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9 states

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Which is NOT true about the Northwest Territory? Options: Slavery was used on plantations, Land was divided into townships, A part of the territory could seek statehood, One section would be reserved for a school

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Slavery was used on plantations

Front

Which state on the map of the Northwest Territory is indicated with a star?

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Illinois

Front

Which lake on the map of the Northwest Territory is indicated with a star?

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Lake Huron

Front

Which river on the map of the Northwest Territory is indicated with an arrow?

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Ohio River

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What was Robert Morris's proposal to fund the Congress under the Articles of Confederation? Options: 5% tax on printed materials, 5% tax on imported goods, 5% tax on exported goods, 5% tax on income

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5% tax on imported goods

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What promise did the British break in the Treaty of Paris? Options: Not allowing fishermen off the coast of Canada, Not recognizing American independence, Not paying merchants debts from before the war, Not withdrawing their troops from American territory

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Not withdrawing their troops from American territory